Operator-Crane Journeyperson

Sundt Construction; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking an experienced crane operator to safely operate cranes in support of construction operations, performing pre-shift walkarounds and preventative maintenance to ensure safe operation.

You will read and interpret drawings and specifications, maintain productive relationships on site, and contribute to high-quality output with a strong safety focus. The role requires NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification and 3–6+ years in a heavy-construction environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–6+ years in industrial/construction with heavy crane operation.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specs, safety and quality standards.
• Must hold NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with crew.
• Produce high-quality work safely and productively.
• Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, equipment and information are available.
• Look for opportunities to improve tasks and learn from others.
• Share knowledge and teach others.
• Maintain high proficiency in crane equipment preventative maintenance.
• Inspect subordinates' work for accuracy and compliance; explain deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, transporting, storage and time.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading and interpreting drawings/spec

Education

NCCCO crane operator certification

Job description

Basic Job Functions

Safely operates cranes in support of construction operations. Will be responsible for preventative maintenance and pre-shift walk around of the assigned equipment to assure safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
• Produce high-quality work, safely and productively at all times.
• Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.
• Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
• Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
• High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
• Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
• Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years (level I), four years (level II), five years (level III) and six plus years’ experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the operation of various types of heavy construction equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have current NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification with appropriate endorsements for crane(s) to be operated.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures