Overhead Crane Operator

OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Overhead Crane Operator to join their dynamic team in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating an overhead crane to pour concrete into molds, ensuring the highest safety standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting, where your contributions will directly impact the production process. Join a company that values innovation and safety, and be part of a team that prioritizes your growth and development in the field. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in operating overhead cranes preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an overhead crane to pour concrete into molds.
• Maintain equipment and perform pre-operation checks.

Skills

Depth perception

Coordination

Basic math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Overhead Crane Operator (Transportation)

Job ID: 509524

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate in this role will perform a wide range of duties in an industrial indoor manufacturing environment. This individual will safely and efficiently inspect, operate, and maintain an overhead crane in a precast production plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate an overhead crane to pour concrete into molds and strip concrete pipes weighing up to excess of 35 tons
• Properly identify forms and products and ensure safe handling of concrete pieces
• Maintain pre-operation checklist and inspection
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of related experience preferred
• Willingness to also work as a laborer on the production floor as needed
• Excellent depth perception and coordination
• Able to understand and apply basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division) to the extent of determining weight of items to be lifted
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically throughout the day

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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