Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southway Crane & Rigging Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced full-time Crane Operator who will prioritize safety and customer focus, ensure proper crane setup, and adhere to state and federal regulations while operating equipment.

You will review daily job assignments, prepare rigging, complete field tickets, track hours, inspect and maintain equipment, read load charts, and communicate with the signal person.

Qualifications

• State-issued CDL required.
• NCCCO crane operating license required.
• 3+ years of operating hydraulic cranes.
• Able to read and interpret hand signals for crane operations.

Responsibilities

• Review next day job assignments and prepare rigging/equipment.
• Complete Field Tickets and submit to local branch; note any chargeable equipment.
• Complete payroll book daily; hours reported by 10:00 a.m. Monday.
• On non-job days, inform supervisor and inspect/maintain equipment.
• Carry and answer phones/pagers promptly.
• Assist in training safe crane operation.
• Review crane manuals periodically and stay updated.
• Clean, inspect, and reorganize equipment in shop and yard.
• Read, interpret, and calculate load percentages using charts.
• Program crane computer in setup mode and position crane safely.
• Ensure signal person understands hand signals before lifting.
• Use proper rigging techniques for safe loads.
• Inspect crane/truck/trailer and file vehicle inspection report.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand signals reading

Verbal and written communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

NCCCO Crane Operating License

3+ years hydraulic crane operation

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports to: Branch Manager/Operations Manager

Southway Crane & Rigging Inc.

Crane Operator

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports to: Branch Manager/Operations Manager

Southway is looking to add experienced full-time crane operators to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; You must meet all of the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Southway is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401K. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Summary

Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set-up of the crane, while maintaining Customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

Responsibilities

• At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.
• Completes Field Ticket and turns in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, makes sure to write it down on the Field Ticket.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Assists in the training of safe operation of a crane.
• Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Clean shop, washes rack and break room.
• Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
• Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and fills out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO).
• 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions and applicable safety regulations and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.