Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator – Mobile Crane

ACTIMS; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in equipment operation based in Alberta is seeking qualified crane and hoisting equipment operators. The role involves moving heavy machinery and materials, operating cranes of various types, and ensuring safety on construction sites. Certification for mobile cranes is essential. This position offers camp accommodation and involves shifts of up to 10 hours, days or nights. Previous experience is preferred.

Benefits

Camp accommodation

Qualifications

• Certification required for operating mobile cranes with a lifting capacity of 15 tons or more.
• Ability to manipulate cranes using pedals and levers.
• Experience with rigging machines and set up for lifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service hoisting equipment on construction sites.
• Perform simultaneous operations to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ensure the crane is level and stable before lifts.

Skills

Crane operations

Hoisting equipment handling

Safety awareness

Job description

Duties:

Crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects. Mobile crane operators service and operate booms that are mounted on crawlers or wheeled frames as well as travelling, fixed or climbing type hoisting equipment with a vertical mast or tower and a jib.

Operators manipulate a number of pedals and levers to rotate the crane, and raise and lower its boom and one or more load lines. Some or all of these operations may be performed simultaneously.

Certification is required when operating mobile cranes with a lifting capacity of fifteen tons (13.6 tonnes) and over. Mobile crane operator also may drive the crane to the job site, rig the machine up (pin the boom and pendant cables and pull the hoist cable in preparation for operation), and set up the machine for the lift (i.e., make it level and stable) using blocking and levelling materials.

Working Conditions:

Crane and hoisting equipment operators work on construction sites. Working conditions are often cramped, dirty and involve exposure to chemical vapours, wetness or high noise levels. The normal workweek is 40 hours, but some overtime may be required.

Occupational hazards include injuries resulting from power line contact, crane overload, falls, weather conditions or manual lifting.

Project:

• Suncor Base Plant & Firebag
• Syncrude
• Shell Scotford

Shift:

• 10 -hour shift - Days/Nights

Notes:

Camp Accommodation

Preferred Skills:

• Journeyman