Crane Operator

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Crane Operator responsible for operating cranes under supervision and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate must hold an Interprovincial Red Seal or Journeyperson Mobile Crane Operator ticket and possess at least 5 years of practical experience with cranes. Key responsibilities include performing pre-operational inspections and transporting heavy equipment. Benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive medical coverage, and support programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ practical work experience operating cranes.
• Must have valid CSTS certification and meet pre-access drug testing requirements.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane under supervision and signals.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and safety checks.
• Load, secure, and transport material and equipment.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety checks

Communication

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal or Journeyperson Mobile Crane Operator ticket

Class 3 license

Tools

20T stiff boom cranes

Knuckle boom cranes

Job description

Overview

Role

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, the role of the Crane Operator is to operate crane under general supervision and signals from helper to lift, manipulate, move and position heavy equipment, machinery and other heavy objects at construction sites. The Crane Operator is expected to perform daily pre and post-operational inspections including inspection of structures and materials. The Crane Operator is expected to diligently adhere to Rising Edge Groups safety policies and safe work procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspection, safety checks, test lifts and calculate crane capacities andweight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Communicate with ground crews using hand signals and voice communication
• Identify, and communicate with the Area Manager, the causes of errors and defects in the craneincluding issues with cables, pulleys and grappling devices
• Before lifting heavy loads, ensure that blocks and outriggers are properly placed to preventcapsizing
• Perform required due diligence and use gestures and hand signals when installing, positioningand moving material, equipment or machinery
• When required, bolt boom sections together to extend boom for higher lifting
• Ensure weights are checked against lifting capacities before preparing for rigging and hoisting
• Calculate weights for undocumented materials
• Load, secure, and transport material and equipment
• Maintain logbooks follow cvip protocols
• Willing to work out of town for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• InterprovincialRed Seal or recognized Journeyperson Mobile Crane Operator or journeyperson boom truck operator ticket is required
• Minimum 5 years’ practical work experience operating 20T stiff boom and knuckle boom cranes
• Hold a minimum valid class 3 license, preferably class 1
• Ability to operate various other equipment not required, but considered a strong asset
• Must have valid CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) certification
• Must have or be able to complete End-user Fall Arrest certification
• Must meet pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing requirements
• Ability and willingness to work out of town
• Able to travel including travelling to remote sites.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must show that you can work in a safe manner with respect to the environment, health and safety issues in the work place.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Out of town work includes either all inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.