Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southway Crane & Rigging in Birmingham, Alabama seeks an experienced full-time Crane Operator to ensure safe lifting, proper crane setup, and adherence to safety policies. You will perform pre- and post-shift checks, read load charts, and work closely with the branch team.

Requires a valid CDL A, a current NCCCO or NCCER crane license, 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation, and strong communication. You will follow safety laws, train others, and maintain equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A).
• Must hold a current crane operating license (NCCCO or NCCER).
• 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret load charts and use hand signals for safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Review next day’s job assignments and ensure rigging and equipment are ready.
• Complete Field Ticket and submit to the local branch office; record any chargeable equipment.
• Maintain payroll hours and report hours to the branch by 10:00 a.m. each Monday.
• If idle, inspect, clean, and perform maintenance on equipment; stay productive.
• Carry and respond to phone/pagers promptly and assist in crane operation training.
• Review crane manuals and service instructions; keep shop and yard tidy and organized.

Skills

CDL A

Crane license

Hand signals

Communication

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Birmingham - Birmingham, AL 35234Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSouthway Crane and Rigging

Position: Crane Operator

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Reports to: Branch Manager

Southway Crane & Rigging 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.

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 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.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A with no restrictions).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO or NCCER Certification).
• 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, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.