Crane Operator

American Sugar Refining; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sugar refining industry is seeking a skilled Crane Operator in Yonkers. The position requires expertise in operating specific crane types and maintaining equipment through regular inspections. Ideal candidates will have the necessary credentials, including a New York Crane Certificate and TWIC, along with a commitment to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience operating cranes required.
• Must hold New York State Crane Certificate.
• Ability to provide maintenance and inspections of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate raw sugar unloading crane according to schedule.
• Maintain the crane condition through daily checklists.
• Review daily work schedules and adjust operational tasks.

Skills

Operating a Pedestal Mounted, Whirley Crane

Safety Awareness

Maintenance Skills

Education

New York State Crane Certificate

Transit Workers Identification Card (TWIC)

Tools

Cranes

Cherry Pickers

Electromagnets

Job description

General Requirements:

1. Experience in operating a Pedestal Mounted, Whirley Crane; Revolving with a Luffing Boom.
2. Hold required New York State Crane Certificate(s) as required to operate above specified crane.
3. Become a member or pay dues to International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-14B.
4. Possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Transit Workers Identification Card (TWIC), including ability to meet the security clearance/background check requirements.

ASR Specific Requirements:

1. Operate raw sugar unloading crane as per the schedule determined by ASR.
2. Maintain the performance and condition of the raw sugar crane through use of daily checklists. Work with mechanics to perform routine maintenance and emergency crane repairs as needed.
3. Follow all site-wide ASR safety rules, Dock-specific safety rules, and Crane safety procedures.
4. Attend daily "tailgate" meetings, monthly safety meetings, monthly environmental meetings and all other meetings as ASR determines.

Crane Operator Duties:

1. Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
2. Perform actions to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads. Actions include but are not limited to: operating hand levers, depressing foot pedals, or turn dials or other analog or digital control mechanisms.
3. Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear, and install or replace cables, as needed.
4. Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
5. Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
6. Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions; and modify daily work based on these schedules, sequences or instructions.