CDL Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. is seeking experienced full-time CDL crane operators to join our growing branch network. The role emphasizes safety, proper crane setup, and customer-focused service while adhering to state and federal laws.

Qualified candidates will hold a current CDL and NCCCO crane license with at least 3 years of hydraulic crane experience. Strong communication and hand-signal proficiency are essential for successful lifts and operations at various job sites.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication to understand instructions and safety regulations.
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform basic diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Review next day job assignments and prepare rigging/equipment.
• Complete field tickets and report any chargeable equipment used.
• Maintain payroll records daily and report hours by Monday 10:00 a.m.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain crane and equipment when not on a job.
• Respond to calls via phone/pagers promptly and safely.
• Assist in training safe crane operation for staff.
• Review crane manuals and service guides regularly.
• Keep shop and yard organized and clean; inspect equipment.
• Read and interpret load charts and compute load percentages for lifts.
• Program crane computers and set up cranes on site safely.
• Ensure signal person understands proper hand signals before lifting.
• Apply proper rigging techniques for safe loads.
• Complete vehicle inspection reports before operating any vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Troubleshooting

Job description

TNT is looking to add experienced full-time CDL crane operators to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; You must meet all of the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Summary

Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set-up of crane, while maintaining Customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

Responsibilities

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.
• Completes Field Ticket and turns in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, makes sure to write it down on the Field Ticket.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a.m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Assists in the training of safe operation of a crane.
• Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Clean shop, washes rack and break room.
• Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
• Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and fills out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO).
• 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions and applicable safety regulations and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.