Crane Operator

SEMA Construction, Inc., recently named a Top Workplace, is looking for Crane Operators for large construction projects in the Colorado Springs area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 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
• Follows correct lock-out and tag procedures
• Operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs tasks assigned by rigger during lifting procedures
• Extensive travel may be required

Requirements

• Min 2-3 years experience as Crane Operator, AT, RT, and/or crawler
• Experience with bridges
• Completion of High School or secondary education is preferred
• Must have Class A CDL
• NCCO certification required
• All Terrain experience preferred
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
• Within commuting distance of Colorado Springs, CO

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, climb, and move about equipment. Some heavy physical effort required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lb. Will regularly be exposed to noise, heat, dust, and fumes around repair facility. Extreme weather conditions possible, at times. Must be able to drive a vehicle for local travel.

SEMA Construction is a national, $500M Heavy Civil construction company, consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top contractors. We specialize in highways/roads/bridges, dams and reservoirs, railroads, oil/gas/energy, water treatment and storage, airports, and industrial mining.

SEMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Crane: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations