Crane Operator

Southway Crane Company; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southway Crane & Rigging is seeking an experienced full-time Crane Operator to support our Chattanooga/Ringgold branch. You will ensure safety during lifts, set up cranes properly, and maintain customer focus while complying with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include preparing rigging, completing Field Tickets, and keeping equipment ready for next-day assignments, with emphasis on safety and reliable operation.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required with no restrictions.
• NCCCO crane certification required.
• 3+ years operating hydraulic cranes.

Responsibilities

• Review next day assignments and prepare rigging and equipment.
• Complete Field Tickets and submit to the branch office.
• Perform daily equipment inspection and routine maintenance.
• Read load charts and program crane setup safely.
• Ensure signal person understands hand signals before lifting.
• Inspect crane/trailer and fill vehicle inspection report.

Skills

CDL-A

NCCCO

Hydraulic cranes

Job description

Southway Crane and RiggingPosition: Crane OperatorLocation: Chattanooga/RinggoldReports to: Branch ManagerSouthway 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.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.