Certified Crane Operator

Job description

Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for the safe operation of crane used in heavy lifting and transport
• Assist team leader and signal persons
• Responsible for personal safety and safety of co-workers
• Responsible for slings, cables, straps, and the crane prior to lifting operations
• Perform preventative maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of crane
• Supervise oiling of the crane
• Responsible for own and rigger’s compliance with company policy, safety guidelines and procedures that pertain to the crane operator’s job
• Remains in continual voice (radio), hand, and or communication with rigger while operating the crane
• Assures that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged
• Assures that lifting gear is inspected prior to use
• Operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs tasks assigned by Supervisor during lifting procedures
• Extensive travel may be required
• Other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 3+ years crane operating experience
• Must be certified as a crane operator through a third party certifier (NCCCO, NCCER, etc.)
• Basic written and verbal skills
• Ability to preform basic mathematical skills
• Must be reliable and have the ability to accept responsibility for his/her actions
• For new hires, must meet all Berard transportation, Inc. employment qualifications in force at time of hiring, including successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen