Crane Operator - Belfield, ND

ND Energy Services; Belfield (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Energy Services is seeking a Crane Operator to safely operate cranes, perform setup, inspections, and rigging. The role requires working outdoors in all weather, following strict safety protocols and documenting all activities.

You will drive cranes to sites, secure loads, review rigging, and complete daily tickets while maintaining a high standard of safety and teamwork. A strong physical level is needed.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
• Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Regulate speed/direction of crane and hoist per instructions.
• Ensure load is properly secured.
• Review rigging work prior to lifting.
• Inspect crane for safety issues daily.
• Complete job tickets and necessary paperwork.
• Move machinery and equipment to designated locations.
• Drive crane to work sites.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting.
• Operate crane levers/pedals to raise/lower boom and load line.
• Attend safety meetings and follow health/safety policies.
• Report incidents immediately.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Physical fitness

Communication

Drug test compliance

Background check

Job description

Crane Operator is responsible for providing the safe operation of the crane by performing crane setup, pre-trip inspection, rigging, and crane operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision


• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions


• Ensure load is properly secured


• Review rigging work prior to lifting


• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis


• Complete job tickets, and all other necessary paperwork


• Life, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects ad locations


• Drive crane to work site


• 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


• Attends and participates in safety meetings


• Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, weight and dimension requirements, and any other regulations that are required


• Reports any and all incidents immediately


• Able to work in all weather conditions


• Performs other duties as directed by management

Required Skills

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills


• Must be able to work with a team


• Must be able to lift 60 pounds and handle physically demanding work


• Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication


• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool


• Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check


• Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme wind, rain, cold, heat, etc.

Pay

$80,000 to $130,000 per year. Pay Type: Hourly