Tower Crane Operator

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Tower Crane Operator to hoist equipment and materials with safety and precision. The role requires inspecting and maintaining the crane, with attention to hydraulic lines, brakes, and cables at all times.

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent, NCCCO crane certification, and a current DOT medical exam. Travel is up to 25%, and the team emphasizes safe operation and adherence to manufacturer

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• NCCCO Crane Certification required.
• DOT Medical Exam required.

Responsibilities

• Operates tower crane to hoist and move equipment and materials.
• Signals crane movement via hand signals or radio per directive.
• Ensures operating radius is clear and loads are within limits.
• Assists in erection, jacking and disassembly of the tower crane.
• Inspects cables, brakes, and hydraulic lines for wear and replaces as needed.
• Maintains secure cab and follows manufacturer maintenance requirements.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging loads

Hand signals / radio comms

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

NCCCO Crane Certification

Job description

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23462

Req ID: 7992
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings:1

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 in order 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 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

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

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

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.