Certified Crane Operator: Rigging & Hoisting Expert

Viewpoint, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Group, Inc. seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to lift and move materials using cranes, backhoes, bulldozers and related gear. You will read plans, perform calculations and coordinate with flaggers to ensure safe, precise placements.

The role requires rigging and flagging skills, four years of experience, and certifications (NCCER/NCCCO). A valid license and OSHA-exam are also required. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of heavy equipment experience.
• Rigging and flagging skills required.
• Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.
• 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen vision — color vision/depth perception.
• OSHA required physical exam.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• NCCER or NCCCO certification required.

Responsibilities

• Drives equipment to work site and directs hoist laborer or rigger in placing blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints; performs calculations using basic geometry and trigonometry.
• Starts engine and controls to rotate equipment, raise/lower boom, and move load line.
• Receives and gives hand signals and verbal instructions with flagman to position equipment and materials.
• Reads load charts and selects slings and chokers using geometry for loads verification.
• Identifies hazardous conditions such as unstable ground, high winds, traffic congestion.
• Checks equipment condition prior to use and performs maintenance like lubrication and fluid checks.

Skills

Rigging

Flagging

Blueprint reading

Math for loads

Safety awareness

Operator experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

NCCER certification

NCCCO certification

Job description

PALA Group, Inc. seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to lift and move materials using cranes, backhoes, bulldozers and related gear. You will read plans, perform calculations and coordinate with flaggers to ensure safe, precise placements.

The role requires rigging and flagging skills, four years of experience, and certifications (NCCER/NCCCO). A valid license and OSHA-exam are also required. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.