Crane Operator - Armoda

RedGuard, LLC | Belle Chasse, LA

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Posted Date 2/04/2025
Description The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.

What You Can Expect Working in the Crane Operator Position

The Crane Operator will safely operate Armoda crane's and forklifts to transfer buildings, structures, material and heavy equipment for shipping/receiving, load-out, and construction. As the Crane Operator, you will report to the Production Supervisor and ensure that buildings and equipment are moved from one location to another in order to help stage equipment for daily operations for fabrication, production, shipping/receiving, and lot services.

Responsibilities
  • Operates specialized machinery such as telescope booms, lattice booms, and hydraulic cranes.
  • Calculates load capacity, determining weight of items to be moved in relation to the maximum capacity of crane based on manufacturer's specifications.
  • Inspects clearances, overhead lines, and other possible obstructions to ensure there are no accidents or damage to employees, buildings, loads, or equipment.
  • Inspects and assesses ground conditions to ensure that the crane can be set up safely.
  • Inspects cranes for defects and wear prior to operation; performs necessary repairs or maintenance.
  • Complies with all applicable federal, state, and company safety laws, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Maintains logs and records of operation activities.
  • Performs other related duties such as applying lubricant to cables, applying grease to pulleys, crane tracks and daily checks on all fuel/lube.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 1+ years of related experience.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
  • Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
  • Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of apprenticeship for mobile crane operators required.
  • Certification by the North American Crane Bureau Group or the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators preferred.
  • Valid state license to operate heavy equipment required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems
Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and twisting of body parts throughout the day.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal; reading blueprints; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and fabrication/welding of parts at distances close to the eyes. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  • The worker is exposed to adverse environmental conditions, such as hot and cold climates, dusty, and noisy areas.
  • Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
  • 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
  • Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • And more!
Department/Division: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Belle Chasse, LA

Position Type/Hours: Full-time Safety Sensitive

Shift: Choose an item.

Overtime: As Required

Travel Requirement: Less than 5%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About The Division

Armoda designs modules and structures for use in the offshore oil and gas, maritime, and renewables industry for use on offshore platforms, vessels, and barges. This includes assets such as a fleet of certified workforce accommodations, offices, workshops, labs, and technical buildings. The diverse fleet is certified for offshore regulations to allow quick deployment for lease opportunities. There's also in-house design and fabrication services for custom solutions. With a dedicated service team, the company provides after-sales support, installation, maintenance, repairs, replacement parts, and full refurbishment services for customer's assets. Truly solutions-oriented, the company provides cost effective, internationally compliant modular solutions to meet even the most challenging project or environmental requirements.

For more information, visit https://armoda.com/

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company's dedication to meet each of its customer's unique needs-from initial design to installation and beyond-combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/
Salary22.51 Hour
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