Crane Helper

marmon; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce Steel Erection, Ltd., part of Marmon Holdings, operates across the United States and requires up-agressive teamwork to support crane operations. The role involves assisting in crane setup, rigging, and load movements, with travel and 24/7 shifts possible.

A valid driver’s license and safety-focused mindset are essential. Employees will assist crane operators, follow supervision, and help with assembly/disassembly while maintaining site cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Able to pass DOT physical and drug/alcohol screen.
• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of crane and rigging.
• Willing to travel, flexible schedule, 24/7 operations.
• Follow directions from crane operator and supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in align, level and set up crane.
• Assist in assembly/disassembly under supervision of crane operator.
• Pull trailers with pickup for additional rigging and follow crane to job site.
• Control movements of loads by tagging and crane signaling.
• Ensure safety by using proper PPE and safe practices.
• Maintain housekeeping of the job site and equipment.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Flexible schedule

Crane signaling

Valid driver’s license

Teamwork / follow directions

Tools

Crane and rigging knowledge

Job description

Joyce Steel Erection, Ltd.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

• BE ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL, DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN, AND 7 YEAR BACKGROUND CHECK
• HAVE BASIC MECHANICAL SKILLS
• MUST BE A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, ABLE TO TRAVEL AND WORK ALL DAYS AND TIMES. THE COMPANY OPERATES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.
• MUST FOLLOW DIRECTION FOR SUPERVISION
• MUST FOLLOW DIRECTION FROM CRANE OPERATOR
• AID IN ALIGN, LEVEL AND AID IN SETTING UP CRANE
• AID IN ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY UNDER SUPERVISION OF CRANE OPERATOR
• HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF CRANE AND RIGGING CONSIDERATIONS (HITCHES, SHACKLES, LOAD ANGLES, LOAD WEIGHTS, CENTER OF GRAVITY, TAG LINE, ETC.)
• MUST BE ABLE TO BE ASSIGNED THE DESIGATED SIGNALMAN TO HELP THE CRANE OPERATOR ATTACH, LIFT, MOVE, AND SET LOADS
• MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
• AID IN CLEANLINESS AND HOUSEKEEPING OF JOB SITE AND MOBILE CRANE
• PULL TRAILERS WITH PICK UP FOR ADDITIONAL RIGGING AND FOLLOW CRANE TO JOB SITE.
• CONTROL MOVEMENTS OF LOADS BY WAY OF A TAGLINE AND SIGNALING OF THE CRANE
• MUST HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF CRANE AND ALL COMPONENTS
• ATTACH LOAD LIFTING DEVICES TO CRANE AND TO LOAD IN A SAFE MANNER
• ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL INVOLVED BY UTILIZING SAFE PRACTICES
• WEARING REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHILE PERFORMING WORK
• MAINTAIN POSITIVE ATTITIUDE WITH CUSTOMERS

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.