Crane Operators - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

ADD

Voluntary life / ADD

Disability benefits

Leaves of absence

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a Maintenance Crane Operator to operate an overhead crane moving components and materials in industrial settings. The role is non-exempt, reports to the Foreman, and follows specific procedures with frequent checks.

Required: high school diploma, 1–2 years crane experience, pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, safety compliance, and ability to meet site safety standards. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in the specified skill.
• Pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Reads and signs off on JSA; operates overhead crane from a cab; receives verbal communication from employees where location of crane is needed to move materials throughout accessible areas; stays awake, alert and is aware of surroundings; uses hand levers to control functions of the crane; performs daily inspection of the crane; reports any unsatisfactory findings to the Foreman; reads and interprets load charts; understands hand signals for communicating with employees in the work area; maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking Maintenance Crane Operators for work in the Baton Rouge, LA area. This position operates an overhead crane to move objects, components and material. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• No per diem

Essential Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Preferably one (1) to two (2) years of experience in specified skill
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Reads and signs off on JSA; operates overhead crane from a cab; receives verbal communication from employees where location of crane is needed to move materials throughout accessible areas; stays awake, alert and is aware of surroundings; uses hand levers to control functions of the crane; performs daily inspection of the crane; reports any unsatisfactory findings to the Foreman; reads and interprets load charts; understands hand signals for communicating with employees in the work area; maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• ADD
• voluntary life / ADD
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• telehealth access
• employee assistance program

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: overhead, rigging, heavy equipment operator, hydraulic crane, crane operation