Mobile Boom Crane Operator

Just Right Grain Systems Inc specializes in Grain Storage and Handling equipment sales, installation and maintenance. We also provide local crane rental and equipment transport, such as lifting HVAC units, positioning custom steel assemblies atop structures, lifting grain handling equipment, moving grain dryers, bins etc.

Our Crane Operators usually work without supervision after an initial evaluation period. The individual may be expected to work long hours with frequent standing and moving, possible exposure to severe environmental conditions, is subject to working weekends and holidays if required, and staying overnights out of town as assignments may dictate.

Responsibilities:

• Operates various types of equipment including truck mounted hydraulic boom cranes, semi tractor and trailer, manlift, skytrack, skid steer, forklift/hilo, service trucks and pickups.
• Operate diesel powered crane mounted on truck type chassis to lift material, objects or personnel into place
• Drives crane to work site and properly deploys outriggers, cribbing blocks/pads or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer
• Directs activities of oilers or helpers in set up, crane operations and knockdown
• Operates crane according to signals from oiler or helper, and 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
• Required to perform equipment inspections before and after each trip, unload and securely store equipment as needed
• Any issues with equipment are to be reported in written form via the inspection sheets in a timely manner
• Any other duties as assigned
• Must be Honest, Punctual, Dependable, Respectful, Professional and Communicate effectively with Customers and Colleagues

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

• Must have a CDL A with Air Brake Endorsement and maintain license
• Must have experience in mobile boom crane operations
• Knowledgeable in OSHA and ANSI standards in crane operations
• Must be able to understand, speak and read the English language
• Must be able to do basic arithmetic as is required for safe crane operations
• 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:

• Mechanical/Electrical/Hydraulic Repair Abilities