Crane Operator - Industrial

Crowder Construction Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowder Construction Company is seeking a Crane Operator to join our team in Kentucky. The role involves operating cranes, moving loads, and following senior operator instructions on diverse civil projects.

Candidates must hold valid CCO Certifications (TSS, TLL, LBC) and typically have 3+ years of crane experience. The job emphasizes safety, compliance with DOT rules, and precise signaling with team members.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator recommended.
• Maintain DOT physical.
• Maintain working knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and state and federal DOT laws.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize daily work assignments and communicate with all levels of employees.
• Be able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions.
• Have a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals.
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a crane.
• Relocate crane or materials on construction projects.
• Operate crane to set customer’s items per senior crane operator’s instructions.
• May use cranes in all applications.
• Read and interpret lifting capacity charts.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into or on to trucks, railroad cars or other moving devices.
• Must maintain a log book.

Skills

CCO Certification

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Communication

Job description

Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects.

As a family and employee-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It ® as reflected in our Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees.

CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to Pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Craftworkers:
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license not required)
  • Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
  • May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Primary function of a Crane Operator: Operate a crane. Relocate crane or materials on construction projects. Operate crane to set customer’s items per senior crane operator’s instructions. CCO Certification for Telescopic Boom Cranes – Fixed Cab (TSS) and Swing Cab (TLL), and Lattice Boom Crane (LBC) required. May use cranes in all applications.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of and ability to select cables, winches, blocks, wire ropes, pulleys, chains and grappling devices according to weight and size of load to be lifted.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
• Install attachments such as jib, lattice extensions, auxiliary heads, and pile hammers.
• Receive directions to engage in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loud speakers, two-way radios, or telephone.
• Read and interpret lifting capacity charts.
• May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into or on to trucks, railroad cars or other moving devices.
• Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies in addition to passing a test in reference to safe operation in a trench.
• Must maintain a log book.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Must hold a valid TSS, TLL, and LBC CCO Certification
• At least 3 years’ experience as a crane operator recommended
• Maintain DOT physical
• Maintain working knowledge of load charts, hand signals, and state and federal DOT laws
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize daily work assignments and communicate with all levels of employees
• Be able to coordinate the movements of hand and feet according to visual signals and directions
• Have a complete knowledge of crane and rigging signals
• Know the emergency response procedures for mobile crane operations

Crowder’s Mission Statement is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to achieve that goal through access to the following competitive benefits:

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Plans (HSA and FSA)
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training
• Educational Assistance

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Employee Services at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.