Crane Operator

NAPCO Precast; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NAPCO Precast SA in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Crane Operator to operate a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. You will depress controls, monitor safety, and ensure loads are securely attached before lifting.

Responsibilities include inspecting cranes daily, following instructions, completing tickets and paperwork, and adhering to strict safety standards on construction sites and industrial facilities. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a crane in a construction or industrial setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and signals.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate controls to regulate speed and direction per instructions.
• Inspect crane daily for safety issues.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets and paperwork.
• Lift and position machinery or equipment at sites.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting.
• Move levers to raise/lower crane boom and load-line.
• Bolt boom sections to extend/modifiy boom for high lifting.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to helper signals.
• Start and stop crane engine.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Location: NAPCO Precast SA - San Antonio, TX 78250

Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Summary

Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before bringing it down.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspect crane on a daily basis for safety issues.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop crane engine.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift, bend, climb, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Work outside all day in heat or cold.
• Exposure to fumes, vibrations, and noise levels.
• Ability to push and pull 30 lbs.
• The ability to work 8 to 12 hour shifts.
• Be able to work weekends.

NOTE: This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. NAPCO reserves the right to modify. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive but is intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform other related duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.