Hoist Operator

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Hoist Operator for our project in Raven, VA.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industry's best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Across North America, notable projects include, The Purple Line Extensions section 3 in Los Angeles, Water Tunnel number 3 in New York City, Eagle Mountain Gas Pipeline and Kemano T2 tunneling projects in British Columbia, Canada, the Inter-Quarry Tunnel in Leesburg, VA and the Century Mine in Volga, WV.

At Frontier-Kemper you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

As a Hoist Operator at Frontier-Kemper, reporting to the Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

Description:

• Performing and recording a pre-shift inspection of all hoisting equipment
• Monitoring and repairing or reporting changes in the condition of the equipment including wire ropes, brakes, indicators, motors, etc. that could affect the safe operation of the equipment
• Operating the hoisting equipment in response to hand signals, bell signals, or vocal commands transmitted via radio or telephone
• Controlling multiple drums and winches individually or in combination

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, applicable State and Federal Hoisting Certifications is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience operating or maintaining cranes or hoisting equipment.
• Adequate visual acuity to see and accurately interpret position indicators
• Adequate auditory acuity to hear and understand bell signals or telephonic voice commands
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Hoist Operators must be able to perform the work without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others due to the safety sensitivity of task