Crane Operator

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Southway Crane & Rigging Full time

Southway Crane and Rigging

Position: Crane Operator

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Reports to: Branch Manager

Southway Crane & Rigging is looking to add experienced full-time crane operators to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; You must meet all of the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Summary: Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set-up of crane, while maintaining Customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

Responsibilities:

  • At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.
  • Completes Field Ticket and turns in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, makes sure to write it down on the Field Ticket.
  • Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday.
  • If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
  • Carries and answers phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
  • Assists in the training of safe operation of a crane.
  • Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
  • Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Clean shop, washes rack and break room.
  • Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
  • Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
  • Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
  • Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
  • Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and fills out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A with no restrictions).
  • Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO or NCCER Certification).
  • 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required.
  • Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

Skills Required:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.

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