Crane Operator

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

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Position Description

Summary

Operates gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment to lift and move materials and objects as needed. May operate the following equipment: crane, backhoe, bulldozer, cherry picker, stinger, front-end loader, etc.

Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.

Essential Functions

• Drives equipment to work site utilizing knowledge of driving laws and interpreting driving signals and directs activities of hoist laborer or rigger in placing blocks and out riggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.


• Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.


• Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers and controls to rotate equipment to raise, lower and extend boom, and to raise and lower the load line.


• Receives and gives hand signals and/or verbal instruction to and from flagman in order to determine positioning of equipment and specific placement of materials being moved. Must utilize knowledge of hand signals and flagging techniques daily.


• Must read and interpret load charts and make proper sling and choker selection using basic math skills including geometry to calculate the loads and to verify with the machine.


• Responsible for identifying hazardous work conditions such as unstable ground, high winds and congestion of traffic and/or pedestrians.


• Responsible for checking operational condition of equipment prior to use and performing regular maintenance activities such as lubrication of moving parts, checking fluid levels and insuring safe cables, chains and pulleys

Position Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Four year experience.


• Rigging and flagging skills.


• Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.


• 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen Eye Sight- color vision/depth perception.


• Undergo OSHA required physical exam.


• Must hold a valid driver’s license.


• Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School or GED preferred but not required.


• Trade School program preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.