Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Crawler or Hydro Swing Cab

Ames Construction, Inc.; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned construction leader with over 60 years of experience, dedicated to building safer communities across the U.S. As a Crane Operator, you will work alongside talented colleagues, operating cranes to lift and move materials while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, from highways to rail, in an environment that values teamwork and innovation. Be part of a company that prioritizes its people, fostering a culture of persistence and vision for a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Crane Operator Journeyman in construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and move materials safely.
• Plan lifts and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and rigging checks.

Skills

Crane Operation

Rigging Inspection

Communication Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NCCCO LBC Certification

NCCCO TLL Certification

Tools

Power Tools

Measurement Tools

Job description

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
• Plan all lifts and take 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.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Crane Operator Journeyman in an ever-changing Construction site in close proximity to others.
• NCCCO LBC and TLL Certifications
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards
• Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Ability to work with tools and equipment such as, power and non-power tools as well as measurement tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Working Conditions

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders and/or manlifts to access required equipment/work areas, so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, and ladders
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Exposed to high noise levels.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.