Crane Operator

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Crane Operator in Maryland to operate lattice boom or displacement cranes in support of field operations.

The role requires knowledge of ANSI crane hand signals (C30.5b-1985) and safe lifting procedures for drilling leads and platforms where applicable. Responsibilities include safe crane operation per instructions, daily inspections, and proactive maintenance to prevent equipment damage.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or training.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• CCO or comparable certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observe the assembly and disassembly of the crane to determine proper safety measures.
• 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

Mechanical aptitude

Education

CCO or Comparable Certification

Tools

Driver’s license

CCO Certification

Job description

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:

• 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.