Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging; Ringgold, Chattanooga (GA, TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for the Chattanooga/Ringgold area. The role emphasizes safety first, proper crane setup, and safe lifting of loads while maintaining customer focus and compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include preparing gear and rigging, processing Field Tickets, reporting hours, performing routine maintenance, reading load charts, and signaling operations to the crew with proper hand signals.

Qualifications

• CDL A license with no restrictions is required.
• NCCCO crane operator certification is required.
• 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation experience.
• Ability to understand hand signals for crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Review next day’s job assignments and have rigging and equipment ready at shift end.
• Complete Field Ticket and submit to local branch; note any chargeable equipment used.
• Complete payroll book daily with hours; report to branch office by 10:00 a.m. Monday.
• When not on a job, inspect, clean, and maintain equipment; be productive.
• Answer phones/pagers promptly and assist in crane operation training.
• Periodically review crane manuals and service information for assigned models.
• Clean, inspect, and organize equipment in shop/yard; maintain a tidy work area.
• Read, interpret, and apply load charts; program crane computer for setup.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Chattanooga - Ringgold, GA 30736, Position Type: Full Time, Southway Crane and Rigging

Position

Crane Operator

Location

Chattanooga/Ringgold

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. 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A with no restrictions).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO 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.