Operator Heavy Equipment 1

Zachry Group; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a skilled crane operator with industrial maintenance experience to ensure safe load hook-up and precise crane/hoist control on job sites in Texas. You will inspect equipment, read technical manuals, and work with teams to meet safety standards.

The role requires NCCCO certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work at heights. A background check and DOT-related screenings are required.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated industrial maintenance history and crane experience in a maintenance environment.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check, DISA drug screen and physical.
• Must have recommended crane operating experience (Seat Time).
• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals to determine work procedures.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 180" on top of tanks.

Responsibilities

• Observes load hook-up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defects and notifies supervisor of malfunctions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Crane operation experience

Reading comprehension

Team player

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Read manuals

Hand and power tools

Education

Technical/trade school certificate

Tools

NCCCO TSS

NCCCO TLL

Driver's license

Job description

• Observes load hook-up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Responsibilities:

• Observes load hook-up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies the supervisor of the defects or malfunctions.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated industrial maintenance history experience
• Expected to have the crane experience in a maintenance environment
• Good reading comprehension
• Ability to work with others – team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations
• Must have recommended crane operating experience (Seat Time)
• Must understand how to read and interpret technical manuals in order to determine work procedures
• Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
• Minimum 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required
• Must have reliable transportation and be flexible to work as need
• Must have experience operating crane with Jib.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights up to 180\" on top of tanks.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check, DISA drug screen and physical.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

• NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Fixed Cab (TSS)
• NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Swing Cab (TLL)
• Valid Driver’s License to pass Zachry MVR

Job Requirements

Valued but not required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Former Zachry employee
• Formal education/degree/certificate in construction, technical or trade school

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical demands: Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Work environment: Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot – cool/cold. Occasional rain. Will work at different elevations. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms.

Job Requirements

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

• NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Fixed Cab (TSS)
• NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Swing Cab (TLL)

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

• None

Other Position Or Site Requirements

DL, NCCCO, BS

Job Specific Requirements

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A COMPUTER? *

No

BACKGROUND CHECK *

Yes

REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL *

• Crane Operator Physical
• DOT Drug Screen
• DOT Physical

SAFETY/ORIENTATION/TRAINING *

• Audio
• Safety Essentials
• MVR