Crane Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before making any lift. Erect structures, move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate crane under general supervision.
- Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Repair crane as needed.
- Inspect crane for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
- Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
- Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
- Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
- Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
- Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- Operate crane according to signals from rigger.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
- Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:
**Education **- no minimum education requirements.

**Experience **- 5-10 years of operating equipment in an Industrial or maintenance setting.

**Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
- _See_ the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
- _See_ the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish.

**No Third-Party Inquiries Please**

**Accessibility Note**

**Experience**: Required
- 5 - 10 years: 5-10 years

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- NCCCO-TLL-Tele Bm Cr Swng
- NCCCO-TSS-Tele Bm Fxd
- Valid Driver's License