Crane helper

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce Steel Erection, Ltd. in Louisiana is seeking a versatile teammate to assist crane operations under supervision. You will aid in aligning, leveling, erecting and connecting loads, while following safety protocols and hand signals from the crane operator.

Candidate must pass DOT physical and drug screening, have basic mechanical skills, and be able to travel and work all shifts. Company operates 24/7 and values a positive, safety‑driven attitude.

Qualifications

• Must pass DOT physical, drug and alcohol screen
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must have flexible schedule; travel and work all days and times; 24/7 operations
• Must follow supervision and crane operator directions
• Basic knowledge of crane and rigging (hitches, shackles, load angles, center of gravity)
• Able to be assigned signalman to assist crane operator
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Assist in site cleanliness and housekeeping
• Pull trailers with pickup for additional rigging
• Control movements of loads using tagline and signaling

Responsibilities

• Assist in align, level and setting up crane under supervision
• Assist in assembly/disassembly with crane operator supervision
• Attach load lifting devices to crane and load safely
• Ensure safety of all involved by using safe practices
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Maintain positive attitude with customers
• Follow directions from crane operator and supervisor

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Crane/rigg­ing knowledge

Tools

Crane operation

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 HAVE 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.