Crane Operators - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries Group; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No per diem

Job summary

Turner Industries Group is seeking a Maintenance Crane Operator for work in the Baton Rouge, LA area. This non-exempt role operates an overhead crane to move objects and materials, reporting to the Foreman with duties defined by procedures and frequent checks.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of crane experience, plus post-offer drug and safety policy compliance. No per diem is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of crane/operator experience preferred.
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation and policy acceptance.
• Comply with safety requirements on site.
• Must not pose a direct threat to health or safety.

Responsibilities

• Reads and signs off on JSA; operates overhead crane from a cab; follows verbal/location signals to move materials; stays alert and aware of surroundings; uses hand levers to control crane functions; performs daily crane inspections; reads and interprets load charts; communicates with crew via hand signals; maintains a clean, safe work environment; performs additional assignments per supervisor.

Skills

Crane operation

Load charts

Hand signals

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

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

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and 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