Crane Operator - Precast Industry

Fabcon Precast, LLC; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Mahanoy City is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join their team. The role involves safely operating cranes to erect precast concrete panels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient project execution. Candidates should have a valid driver's license with a heavy equipment endorsement and at least five years of crane operation experience. This position may require extensive travel and overtime work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a crane operator.
• Valid driver’s license with heavy equipment endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of the crane.
• Coordinates mobilization and transportation of the crane.
• Maintains safety and maintenance logs for the crane.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane

Job description

Mahanoy City, PA | Mahanoy City Plant
Mahanoy City, PA 17948, USA

To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a crew to erect precast concrete panels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe operation of the crane
• Coordination of mobilization of the crane
• Responsible for efficient and safe transportation of the crane
• Responsible for working with the foreperson to efficiently erect precast concrete products
• Responsible for safe assembly & disassembly of crane for daily use
• Responsible for safely handling precast concrete products
• Maintains safety and maintenance logs for the crane as required
• Responsible for daily inspections and documentation of the crane as required
• Ensures that the crane is kept in good operating condition
• Provides work direction to oiler

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with heavy equipment endorsement
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a crane operator

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
• Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms
• Ability to obtain membership to a local union
• General knowledge of construction practices
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed
• Ability to operate the specific type of crane they are assigned to operate
• Ability to interpret crane load charts as needed to operate the crane safely
• Understands the stability requirements and weight limitations of the machine they are operating
• Understands OSHA regulations relevant to the safe operation of a crane

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience operating a crane to set precast concrete products

Physical Requirements:

• Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer
• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles

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