Crane Operator

United Infrastructure Group; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Performance bonuses

Subsistence allowances

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group in the Southeast seeks a Crane Operator to join our field team on transportation construction projects. You will operate cranes, relocate equipment, and follow senior operator instructions, with required CCO certifications for Telescopic Boom Cranes, Swing Cab, and Lattice Boom.

The role requires at least 3 years of crane experience, a valid DOT physical, knowledge of load charts and safety procedures, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator, preferred.
• Maintain DOT physical.
• Knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and DOT laws.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with team members.
• Coordinate crane movements using signals.
• Know crane and rigging signals; emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a crane and relocate crane or materials on construction projects.
• Set items per senior crane operator’s instructions; maintain gear and logs.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunction.
• Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and replace as needed.
• Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers.
• Ensure safe hoisting and moving of loads with proper signals and communications.
• Maintain a logbook of operations and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team communication

Independent worker

Job description

Brief Description

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Brief Description

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Primary Function Of a Crane Operator

Operate a crane. Relocate crane or materials on construction projects. Operate crane to set customer’s items per senior crane operator’s instructions. CCO Certification for Telescopic Boom Cranes – Fixed Cab (TSS) and Swing Cab (TLL), and Lattice Boom Crane (LBC) required. May use cranes in all applications.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Safety minded and adhered to all safety policies, in addition to passing a test in reference to safe operation in a trench.
• Knowledge of and ability to select cables, winches, blocks, wire ropes, pulleys, chains and grappling devices according to weight and size of load to be lifted.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunction or damage.
• Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
• Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
• Install attachments such as jib, lattice extensions, auxiliary heads, and pile hammers.
• Clean and inspect machinery or equipment to detect problems.
• Receive directions to engage in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeakers, two-way radios, or telephone.
• Read and interpret lifting capacity charts, daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequence of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
• Direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into or on to trucks, railroad cars or other moving devices.
• Must maintain a logbook.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator, preferred.
• Maintain DOT physical.
• Maintain working knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and state, and federal DOT laws.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize daily work assignments, and communicate with all team members.
• Be able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions.
• Have a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals.
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG's Mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test<
• Legally eligible to work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
  • Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required).
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools).
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).

UIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYERUIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER