Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Per diem

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

JMS in Billings, MT is seeking experienced full-time crane operators to join our growing branch. You will be responsible for safe crane operation, rigging, load handling, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

The role requires a current CDL, a NCCCO crane license, 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation, and proficiency with hand signals. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• CDL license current and valid.
• NCCCO crane license current and valid.
• 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation experience.
• Ability to read hand signals for crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Review next day’s job assignments and ensure necessary rigging and equipment are ready.
• Complete Electronic Field Tickets daily.
• Submit payroll hours to the local branch by Sunday midnight.
• Inspect, clean and maintain equipment when not on a job.
• Answer phone promptly and relay information as needed.
• Assist in training safe crane operation.
• Review crane manuals and service instructions periodically.
• Maintain site and equipment housekeeping and general maintenance.
• Read and interpret crane load charts and perform proper setup.
• Program crane computer in setup mode and position crane safely on site.
• Ensure signal person understands and performs proper hand signals.
• Perform proper rigging to ensure safe lifting of loads.
• Inspect crane/truck/trailer and fill vehicle inspection reports daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Troubleshooting

Job description

Billings - Billings, MT 59101

Overview

Salary Range $35.00 - $50.00

Level Experienced

Position Type Full Time

Crane operator

JMS 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.

JMS is offering our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and the opportunity to work plenty hours of overtime. 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 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 Electronic Field Tickets daily.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than Midnight every Sunday.
• 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 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.
• Site & equipment housekeeping and general maintenance
• Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the crane 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. Submit inspections daily
• 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.