Crane Operator

Berkel & Co; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkel & Company is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to safely lift, move, and position materials at field sites. Candidates should be familiar with lattice boom or displacement cranes and able to apply standard hand signals according to ANSI B30.5b-1985 while following project instructions.

Responsibilities include pre-shift crane inspections, safe operation per instructions, routine crane maintenance, and reporting defective parts to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience or training.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge of ANSI crane hand signals (A.N.S.I. B30.5b-1985).

Responsibilities

• Observe the assembly and disassembly of the crane to determine proper safety measures are being followed.
• Manipulate the crane in a safe manner and in accordance with written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Clean and maintain the crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Conduct daily crane inspections and notify the site supervisor of any defective parts for repair.
• Prevent damage to equipment due to mistakes, carelessness, and incorrect process or procedures.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Hand signals

Education

High-school diploma/GED

CCO or comparable

Job description

Position Summary:

Berkel & Company is seeking an experienced Crane Operator. The crane operator's duties include operating the lattice boom or displacement cranes for the purpose of safely lifting, moving, and positioning materials and equipment in the support of ongoing field operations. On certain projects, a Berkel crane might be supporting a drilling lead or platform, in which case crane operation is focused on the safe lifting, moving, and positioning of the leads and auger stem for the purpose of setting up on drilling locations. This position requires a candidate who is knowledgeable of the crane hand signals of the American National Standard, Crawler, Locomotive and Truck Cranes, ANSI B30.5b-1985.

Job Responsibilities:

• Observe the assembly and disassembly of the crane to determine proper safety measures are being followed.
• Manipulate the crane in a safe manner and in accordance with written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Clean and maintain the crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Conduct daily crane inspections and notify the site supervisor of any defective parts for repair.
• Prevent damage to equipment due to mistakes, carelessness, and incorrect process or procedures.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Requirements:

• High-school diploma/ GED.
• 2 years or related work experience or training.
• Valid Driver's license.
• CCO or comparable is required.
• Mechanical aptitude in order to adequately repair minor repairs on the machine.

Compensation will be per Union Operating Engineers scale.