Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Crane Operator responsible for safe lifting, crane setup, and communicating with the signal person.

You will follow state and federal regulations, perform equipment inspections, complete field tickets, and assist in training others while maintaining a strong customer focus.

This full-time on-site role requires a valid CDL A, NCCCO or NCCER crane license, and 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation.

Qualifications

• CDL A required.
• Crane operating license (NCCCO or NCCER) required.
• 3+ years of hydraulic crane experience.
• Ability to read and follow hand signals for crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Review next day job assignments and prepare rigging/equipment.
• Complete Field Tickets and submit to local branch.
• Record hours and report payroll information weekly.
• Inspect and maintain equipment when not on a job.
• Communicate promptly via phone/pagers and support training of others.
• Read load charts and set up crane safely at locations.
• Inspect vehicle and complete inspection reports before operation.

Skills

CDL A

Crane license NCCCO/NCCER

Hydraulic crane experience

Hand signals

Job description

Position

Crane Operator

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Reports to

Branch Manager

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 and all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

Responsibilities

• At the end of the shift reviews the next day(s) job assignments and ensures all necessary rigging and equipment are ready before ending the shift.
• Completes Field Ticket and turns it into the local branch office, recording any other chargeable equipment used.
• Completes payroll book daily with hours worked and reports hours to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a.m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and remains productive by inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining equipment.
• Carries and answers phone/pagers promptly.
• Assists in training others in safe crane operation.
• Periodically reviews assigned and other model cranes’ service and operation manuals.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard; cleans shop, washes rack and break room.
• Reads, interprets, and calculates load percentage using the crane owner’s load charts and operation manual.
• Programs the crane’s computer in proper set‑up mode and sets up the crane at the location safely and professionally.
• Ensures the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Performs proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and completes a vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle, turning in the report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

Skills Required

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