Operator - Pile Driving & Crane

Cajun Industries, LLC; Hawesville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is hiring an Operator to work on plant operations or construction sites in Hawesville, KY. The role requires certification to operate a lattice boom crane with live brake capability and the ability to learn safety hazards while performing crane tasks and basic maintenance.

You will work from machine cabs, drive pilings for foundations, read load charts, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure safe, efficient operations on varied job sites.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to operate lattice boom crane with live brake capability.
• Ability to learn and follow safety hazards related to the work.
• Read and interpret load charts for crane operations.
• Adapt to varying site conditions and work with a crew.

Responsibilities

• Work from machine cabs to direct operation of the crane using pedals and levers.
• Raise and lower live and fixed leads; drive pilings for foundations.
• Use pile driver head to drive pilings and position hammers over pilings.
• Interpret hand signals and communicate with supervisors on job specs.
• Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and report malfunctions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety consciousness

Team communication

Problem solving

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Operator should be certified and have the ability to operate lattice boom crane with live brake capability. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine using pedals and levers
• Raise and lower both live and fixed leads
• Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers
• Use pile driver head on machine to drive pilings
• Judge distance and position pilings leads
• Host pilings into leads
• Position hammers over pilings
• Activate power hammers
• Use multiple controls to operate equipment
• Select appropriate attachments
• Confer with building or project supervisor on job specifications
• Comply with all safety codes
• Read and interpret load charts
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.