Crane Operator in Winchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Crane Operator in Winchester, UK. The role involves operating mobile cranes, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have a high school diploma, crane operator certification, and be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under supervision along with driving cranes to job sites.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
• Prefer candidates with a CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of cranes.
• Direct activities of oilers and helpers.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

English proficiency

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification

Tools

Mobile crane

PPE safety equipment

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The Operator controls crane functions by depressing buttons and foot pedals as well as manipulating levers. The Operator will be required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles. The Operator receives direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement. The Operator must also have a CDL Class B license and will be required to perform pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections. Operators also follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA). Operator typically works under direct supervision and is expected to work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing. The Operator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year‑round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Operates various types of cranes: All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, and Boom Trucks.
• Hydraulic Truck Crane Operators – operate diesel powered cranes which are mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects or personnel into place.
• Drives crane to work site and properly sets up per the manufacturer’s operators manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting. Cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer.
• Directs activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment. Placing cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate superstructure, raise and lower 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 PPE safety equipment.
• Properly barricades counterweight tail 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.
• Drives truck to worksites and unloads truck.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

• Knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Must be able to read and speak the English.
• 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.
• Must possess a current NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification.

Desired:

• Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.
• Prefer candidates with a CDL Class A license.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.