Tower Crane Operator

Baker Construction; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Baker Construction in Virginia Beach seeks a highly skilled Tower Crane Operator to hoist and move equipment with precise control, ensuring safe rigging and load limits are observed.

The role requires inspection and maintenance of crane systems, including cables, hydraulics, and brakes, with adherence to manufacturer recommendations. Valid NCCCO certification and DOT medical exam are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• NCCCO crane certification required.
• Current DOT medical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Operates tower crane to lift/move construction equipment and materials by quickly and repeatedly adjusting controls of the crane to exact positions.
• Controls crane movement in response to hand signals or radio commands by signaler.
• Ensures operating radius is always defined and in the clear.
• Ensures loads are properly rigged and do not exceed load limits on tower crane.
• Assists in erection, jacking and disassembling of tower crane.
• Secures cab when not in use.
• Inspects periodically and per manufacturer recommendations cables and braking mechanisms for wear and installs/replaces cables as needed.
• Inspects and tightens all bolted connections on a regular basis.
• Inspects all hydraulic lines for wear and leakage on regular basis.
• Follows all recommended manufacturer’s maintenance requirements on equipment.

Skills

Tower crane operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NCCCO Crane Certification

DOT Medical Exam

Job description

Summary

The Tower Crane Operator is responsible for hoisting equipment through direction of responsible parties and ensuring loads are properly rigged. Operator must inspect and maintain the equipment, including hydraulic lines, brakes, and cables at all times.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Tower Crane Operator will possess competency in the following areas to perform their role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Operates Tower Crane

• Operates tower crane to lift/move construction equipment and materials by quickly and repeatedly adjusting controls of the crane to exact positions
• Controls crane movement in response to hand signals or radio commands by signaler
• Ensures operating radius is always defined and in the clear
• Ensures loads are properly rigged and do not exceed load limits on tower crane
• Assists in erection, jacking and disassembling of tower crane
• Secures cab when not in use

Maintains Crane Equipment

• Inspects periodically and per manufacturer recommendations cables and braking mechanisms for wear and installs/replaces cables as needed
• Inspects and tightens all bolted connections on a regular basis
• Inspects all hydraulic lines for wear and leakage on regular basis
• Follows all recommended manufacturer’s maintenance requirements on equipment

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of two years of (appropriate) crane operator experience
• Required NCCCO appropriate Crane Certification
• Required current DOT Medical Exam

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits to protect you and your family and to plan for your future.

EOE Statement

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Disability Accommodation

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.