300-Ton Crane Erection Operator

Metromont LLC; Winchester (VA); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metromont LLC in Winchester, VA seeks a skilled crane operator to manage large mobile cranes on job sites, lifting precast units and materials. You will perform load calculations, inspect equipment, and coordinate with the erection team to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Candidates must hold a valid 300-ton crawler crane license, be willing to travel, and adapt to variable schedules. The role emphasizes safety, daily logs, and compliance with Metromont and OSHA rules.

Formación

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be properly licensed to operate 300-ton crawler crane.
• Willingness to travel and work varying schedules.

Responsabilidades

• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capabilities to prevent overload.
• Inspect cables, pins and sheaves for wear or damage; install or replace as needed.
• Move crane with supervision, ensuring safe assembly and disassembly.
• Collaborate with erection foreman for safe, efficient crane operations.
• Set up crane on level pads and maintain 1% level accuracy.
• Perform daily inspections and document maintenance logs.
• Communicate with field operations for parts and repairs.
• Keep work area clean and organized; adhere to safety rules.
• Travel and stay out of town as required to meet schedules.

Conocimientos

Crane operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Reading & math

Educación

High school diploma or GED

License for 300-ton crawler crane

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Data entry software

Descripción del empleo

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for operating large mobile cranes on jobsites for lifting precast units, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capabilities to prevent overload.
• Inspect cables, pins and sheaves for wear or damage. Install or replace as needed.
• Responsible for moving crane in and out of jobs working closely with A/D supervisor to assure the crane is put together and taken apart safely.
• Work closely with erection foreman to ensure safest and most productive way to approach erecting the job.
• Assure that the crane is setup on developed stabilized crane road pad and is within 1% of level.
• Responsible for daily inspection to ensure safe operation.
• Contact field operations whenever technical help necessary for new crane parts and repairs.
• Maintain daily work log and maintenance log.
• Must be willing to travel and stay out of town though workweek as well as work hours deemed necessary to keep job on schedule.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Characteristics

• Working knowledge of crane and crane mechanics
• Able to work on a team
• Knowledge of data entry software
• Knowledge of inventory management software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to access and descend from the cab of the crane
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Active listening skills
• Above average hand/eye coordination
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Education & Technology

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be properly licensed to operate 300-ton Crawler Crane

Work Environment/Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Schedule varies with workload and location
• Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on production needs
• Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions
• Outdoor/unsheltered
• Must be able to travel