Crane Operator

Bengal Crane • Logistics • Transportation; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bengal Crane • Logistics • Transportation seeks certified Crane Operators in Geismar, LA to operate various cranes per certifications. The Crane Operator reports to the Dispatcher or Project Manager and works with Flagger, oiler, and riggers to execute lifts safely and efficiently.

Qualifications include NCCER/NCCCO/CIC certification, a valid CDL preferred, TWIC card, and successful drug/background checks. Excellent safety adherence is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have NCCER, NCCCO, or CIC certification.
• CDL preferred.
• Must have TWIC card.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Must pass written and practical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains continual radio/hand communication with Flagger while operating crane.
• Reads and interprets load charts.
• Ensures lifts stay within equipment load limits and rigging is correct; inspects gear.
• Attends safety meetings and follows LOTO procedures.
• Operates crane to hoist materials safely and efficiently.
• Performs lifts according to lift plans.
• Oversees oiler and riggers; assists team leader and signalers.
• Checks slings, cables, and crane prior to lifting operations.

Skills

Load charts interpretation

Job description

From rigging to logistics, cranes to careers, we believe precision and purpose go hand in hand. Join a team that values safety, supports growth, and gets the job done right.

Position Summary

Bengal is urgently hiring certified Crane Operators that can operate various cranes within the scope of their certifications. The Crane Operator reports to the Dispatcher or Project Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Remains in continual voice (radio), hand and or communication with Flagger while operating the crane
• Read & interpret load charts
• Assures that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged and inspects lift gear prior to use
• Participates in safety meetings; follows correct LOTO procedures
• Operates crane equipment to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs lifts according to lift plans
• Responsible for operation of crane used in heavy lifting and transport
• Supervises oiler and riggers assigned to job, assists team leader and signal persons
• Responsible for slings, cables, straps, and the crane prior to lifting operations

Experience / Certification

• Must have valid (NCCER, NCCCO, CIC) certification
• Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record; CDL preferred
• Must have valid TWIC card
• Must pass drug screen and background checkMust pass written and practical assessment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics listed below are representative of those that must be met by the Crane Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, hear & climb. The employee is occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; may occasionally be required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent audits as needed for equip. verification, key measurements, axle loads, weighing, etc.

Bengal is an Equal Opportunity Employer