Crane Operator

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Baytown, TX, seeks an experienced crane/equipment operator to set up and run power-driven machinery for moving dirt and materials per established guidelines. You will adjust machine settings, follow hand signals, inspect and maintain cranes, load and unload, and perform light maintenance, all while strictly observing safety and project rules.

This role requires reliability, attention to charts and procedures, and the ability to work under supervision in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of common concepts, practices and procedures in the field.
• Ability to follow instructions and established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment per guidelines.
• Adjust machine settings to specifications accurately and timely.
• Move controls to operate diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered equipment.
• Interpret hand signals to determine material placement.
• Assist in lifting or securing materials during installation.
• Perform routine maintenance or repairs on tools and equipment.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Crane operation

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. May operate all or some of the follow types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, font-end loader, motor grader, cherry picker, dump truck, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES - Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. - Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner. - Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment. - Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed. - May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface. - May assist in lifting, position and securing or materials and work pieces during installation. - May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs. - Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts, documents and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• May be required to interpret load charts.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Strength:
  • a. Standing 5%
  • Walking 5%
  • Sitting 90%
• b. Lifting 10 lb.
• Carrying 10 lb.
• Pushing 50 ft-lb.
• Pulling 50 ft-lb.
• 2. Climbing O Balancing O
• 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS:

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

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