Crane Operator-Austin Industrial

Austin-Industrial; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin-Industrial is seeking an experienced crane operator to operate stationary or traveling cranes in an industrial setting. You will lift, move, and position loads, following rigger signals and ensuring safe attachment before each lift.

Responsibilities include daily crane inspections, maintenance, and documentation. The role requires 3-5 years of operating equipment and current NCCCO certifications, with an emphasis on safety and precision in a construction site environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of crane operating experience in an industrial setting.
• NCCCO certifications or current license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, and position loads.
• Follow signals from rigger and ensure load is safely attached before lifting.
• Inspect crane daily for safety issues and report malfunctions.
• Maintain and lubricate equipment and keep maintenance records.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Tools

Cranes & hoists

Rigging equipment

Job description

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 making any lift. Erect structures, move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Inspect crane for safety issues daily and determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• 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.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Operate crane according to signals from rigger.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Maintain current NCCCO certifications to meet regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience – 3-5 years of operating equipment in an Industrial setting.

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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