Operator-Crane Journeyperson

Sundt; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Gmbh is seeking a skilled crane operator to support construction operations. The role requires operating cranes safely, performing pre-shift walk-arounds, and maintaining equipment to prevent downtime.

You will collaborate with crew members to ensure high-quality, efficient output while maintaining strict safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy equipment operation, reads drawings, and holds NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification with appropriate

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–6+ years in industrial/construction crane operation.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification with endorsements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crane operation

Read drawings

Verbal & written comms

Safety compliance

Tools

Cranes (heavy equipment)

Trade tools

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