*\*\*\*Now hiring for experienced Crane Operator at our Houston TX location.
Qualified applicants must hold active Class A CDL.
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A Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before bringing it down.
The individual must also have a CDL Class A license.
They are required to perform inspections before and after a trip, and unload crane equipment from the trailer.
Responsibilities
Operates various types of cranes: truck mounted hydraulic, truck mounted lattice boom, crawler mounted hydraulics, crawler mounted lattice boom, rough terrain hydraulic;
Truck mounted operators - operate gasoline or diesel powered crane mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects or personnel into place;
Drives crane to work site and properly sets up cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer;
Directs activities of oilers or helpers in placing cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables;
May operate crane according to signals from oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths;
Perform routine maintenance;
Carry tools for running repairs;
Wears safety equipment;
Properly barricade swing radius;
Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown and operation of crane;
Understands and can properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing;
Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks;
Any other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential:
Knowledgeable in OSHA and ANSI standards in crane operations;
Must be able to read and speak the English language;
Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent;
Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
Desired:
Candidates with previous experience operating heavy equipment;
Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.
00 - $38.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
* Crane Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person