Equipment Operator Crane - Heavy

Fluor Corporation; Tatum (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking individuals skilled in equipment handling and rigging. The role involves following strict safety protocols, performing inspections, and operating power tools. Candidates should be able to follow oral and written instructions, perform manual tasks while adhering to safety standards, and demonstrate rigging knowledge. The position includes both indoor and outdoor work in various conditions. A maximum lift of 50 lbs is required, and work may involve extreme temperatures and noise.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Experience in material handling and storage duties.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment inspection, service, and maintenance as required.
• Assist with equipment assembly and disassembly.
• Identify safety hazards and report them.

Skills

Equipment operation

Rigging knowledge

Safety practices

Mathematics application

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

• Follow all health, safely, and environmental requirements
• Perform cleanup duties
• Perform material handling and storage duties
• Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools
• Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment
• Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics
• Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
• Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks
• Identify equipment types
• Perform equipment inspection, service and maintenance as required
• Read and use equipment operator's manual
• Assist with scheduled service and maintenance
• Perform equipment assembly and disassembly
• Assist with critical lift design as required
• Calculate capacities from load/capacity chart
• Inspect rigging configuration for safe lifting operations
• Selection of equipment for safe lifting operations
• Perform critical lifts as required
• Identify components and controls of equipment
• Ability to respond to equipment emergency procedures

Job Requirements

Mental Demands

• Understand and carry out oral instructions
• Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks
• Work at varying heights
• Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards
• Assemble and disassemble objects
• Operate equipment and power tools

Physical Demands

• See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers
• Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks
• Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks
• Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance
• Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings
• Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks
• Kneel for work positioning and work task performance
• Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks
• Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks

Working Conditions

• Work in extreme heat or cold
• Work where noise level is above 85 decibels
• Work in wet/humid environment
• Work in cramped quarters
• Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
• Work inside and outside

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.