Crane Operator

***Now hiring for experienced Crane Operator at our Houston TX location. Qualified applicants must hold active Class A CDL.***

A Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before bringing it down. The individual must also have a CDL Class A license. They are required to perform inspections before and after a trip, and unload crane equipment from the trailer.

Responsibilities

Operates various types of cranes: truck mounted hydraulic, truck mounted lattice boom, crawler mounted hydraulics, crawler mounted lattice boom, rough terrain hydraulic;

Truck mounted operators - operate gasoline or diesel powered crane mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects or personnel into place;

Drives crane to work site and properly sets up cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer;

Directs activities of oilers or helpers in placing cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables;

May operate crane according to signals from oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths;

Perform routine maintenance;

Carry tools for running repairs;

Wears safety equipment;

Properly barricade swing radius;

Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown and operation of crane;

Understands and can properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing;

Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks;

Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

Knowledgeable in OSHA and ANSI standards in crane operations;

Must be able to read and speak the English language;

Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent;

Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.

Desired:

Candidates with previous experience operating heavy equipment;

Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Crane Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person