Crane Operator & Pile Driving Specialist

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a crane operator certified to operate lattice boom cranes with live brake capability. The role involves direct machine operation, pilings installation, load chart interpretation, and adherence to safety standards on plant or construction sites.

Responsibilities include manual handling of pilings, hammer positioning, and coordination with supervisors to meet project specs while performing routine maintenance and safety checks daily.

Qualifications

• Must be certified and able to operate a lattice boom crane with live brake capability.
• Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work and how to safely use related tools and equipment.
• Work in plant operations or construction jobsite settings.

Responsibilities

• Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine using pedals and levers.
• Raise and lower both live and fixed leads.
• Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures.
• Use pile driver head on machine to drive pilings.
• Judge distance and position pilings leads.
• Host pilings into leads.
• Position hammers over pilings.
• Activate power hammers.
• Use multiple controls to operate equipment.
• Select appropriate attachments.
• Confer with building or project supervisor on job specifications.
• Comply with all safety codes.
• Read and interpret load charts.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading load charts

Hand signals interpretation

Physical stamina

Tools

Lattice boom crane operation

Job description

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a crane operator certified to operate lattice boom cranes with live brake capability. The role involves direct machine operation, pilings installation, load chart interpretation, and adherence to safety standards on plant or construction sites.

Responsibilities include manual handling of pilings, hammer positioning, and coordination with supervisors to meet project specs while performing routine maintenance and safety checks daily.