Certified Crane Operator: Elevate Safely & Lead Rigging

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Mobile, Alabama seeks an experienced crane operator to lift and move materials while prioritizing safety and efficiency. You will plan lifts, manage set-up and knockdown, and ensure proper use of capacity charts on site.

Responsibilities include rigging inspections, daily equipment checks, and coordinating with riggers to communicate clear instructions. Candidates should be capable of observing loads, reading indicators, and estimating needs for optimal project progress.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
• Plan all lifts and take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown, operation of crane and proper use of capacity charts.
• Perform rigging inspection and daily equipment inspection.
• Respond accordingly to both hand and verbal commands from rigger or helpers.
• Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
• Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging inspection

Safety procedures

Reading boom angle

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Kiewit Corporation in Mobile, Alabama seeks an experienced crane operator to lift and move materials while prioritizing safety and efficiency. You will plan lifts, manage set-up and knockdown, and ensure proper use of capacity charts on site.

Responsibilities include rigging inspections, daily equipment checks, and coordinating with riggers to communicate clear instructions. Candidates should be capable of observing loads, reading indicators, and estimating needs for optimal project progress.