Equipment Operator I

Burns & McDonnell; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks Crane Operators to manage and operate cranes for moving heavy equipment. The role involves safety compliance, load planning, and equipment inspection. Candidates must possess NCCCO certification and have substantial experience in crane operation, ensuring an integral part of project success.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in crane operation required.
• Must hold a current NCCCO certification.
• Basic mechanical knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate various construction cranes safely.
• Plan operational lifts and inspect equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cranes.

Skills

Crane operation

Load planning

Mechanical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

NCCCO certification

Job description

Crane Operators will operate one or more cranes to move heavy equipment from one location to another location on the project site. This often entails a change in altitude from one location to the next.

DUTIES:

Responsible to operate various construction cranes

Ability to move equipment and other materials with crane

Plan operational lifts

Must inspect equipment

Perform preventative maintenance on cranes

Responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment

May follow signal directions from a signaler/spotter in equipment operations

Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations

Qualifications

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have 5 years of experience and knowledge of operating cranes

Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment

Must be able to illustrate load planning and lift planning

Must hold a current NCCCO certification

Must know all proper hand signals

Must be willing to assist in other duties while not operating a crane

Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations

Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation

Employee will adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting

May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs

Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements

Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE

Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots

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