Crane Operator Certified

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced crane operator in Baton Rouge, LA to operate various crane types in line with manufacturer standards. The role emphasizes safety during setup, operation, and load handling, with daily inspections and adherence to capacity charts.

The position requires strong communication with riggers, helpers, and supervisors, and the ability to perform precise rigging and measurements while working outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with prior field experience.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and move materials.
• Plan all lifts and ensure safety during setup, operation and capacity usage.
• Perform rigging inspection and daily equipment inspection.
• Respond to hand and verbal commands from rigger or helpers.
• Observe load travel and take action to avoid injury or damage.
• Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities for a work activity.
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance and correct deficiencies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Written and verbal communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary

Operate various types of cranes in accordance with all manufacturer and industry standards.

Requisition ID: 188820

Position Summary

Operate various types of cranes in accordance with all manufacturer and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
• Plan all lifts and take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown, operation of crane and proper use of capacity charts.
• Perform rigging inspection and daily equipment inspection.
• Respond accordingly to both hand and verbal commands from rigger or helpers.
• Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
• Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.