Crane Operator (Req #: 6616)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Hammond, LA operates heavy equipment such as cranes and backhoes to lift and move materials. Reads plans and uses math to perform calculations with minimal supervision.

Essential functions include driving equipment, signaling, interpreting load charts, and maintaining safety on site. Requires four years of experience, rigging/flagging skills, OSHA/compliance steps, and NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience.
• Rigging and flagging skills.
• Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.
• 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen eye sight with color vision/depth perception.
• Undergo OSHA required physical exam.
• Undergo baseline audiogram.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Responsibilities

• Drives equipment to work site and directs activities of hoist laborer or rigger to place blocks and out riggers.
• Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints; uses basic math to calculate tasks with minimal supervision.
• Starts engine and operates controls to raise, lower, and extend booms and loads.
• Receives and gives hand signals to flagman to position equipment and materials.
• Interprets load charts and selects proper sling and choker using geometry.
• Identifies hazardous conditions such as unstable ground, high winds, or traffic congestion.
• Checks equipment condition and performs maintenance such as lubrication and inspecting cables.

Skills

Rigging and flagging

Valid drivere9s license

PALA-Interstate Certification Exam

Vision requirements

OSHA physical

Baseline audiogram

Education

NCCER or NCCCO certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date Posted: 09/29/2026

Location: Hammond, LA

Job Category: Basic Application (PALA)

Salary Interval: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Summary

PALA Interstate, LLC

Operates gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment to lift and move materials and objects as needed. May operate the following equipment: crane, backhoe, bulldozer, cherry picker, stinger, front-end loader, etc.

Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.

Essential Functions

1. Drives equipment to work site utilizing knowledge of driving laws and interpreting driving signals and directs activities of hoist laborer or rigger in placing blocks and out riggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
2. Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.
3. Starts engine, moves hand and foot levers and controls to rotate equipment to raise, lower and extend boom, and to raise and lower the load line.
4. Receives and gives hand signals and/or verbal instruction to and from flagman in order to determine positioning of equipment and specific placement of materials being moved. Must utilize knowledge of hand signals and flagging techniques daily.
5. Must read and interpret load charts and make proper sling and choker selection using basic math skills including geometry to calculate the loads and to verify with the machine.
6. Responsible for identifying hazardous work conditions such as unstable ground, high winds and congestion of traffic and/or pedestrians.
7. Responsible for checking operational condition of equipment prior to use and performing regular maintenance activities such as lubrication of moving parts, checking fluid levels and insuring safe cables, chains and pulleys

Required Education and Experience:

1. Minimum of Four year experience.
2. Rigging and flagging skills.
3. Must pass Pala-Interstate Certification Exam.
4. 20/30 and 20/50 Snellen Eye Sight- color vision/depth perception.
5. Undergo OSHA required physical exam.
6. Undergo baseline audiogram.
7. Must hold a valid driver's license.
8. Must hold NCCER or NCCCO certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High School or GED preferred but not required.
2. Trade School program preferred but not required.

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