Traveling Crane Operator – Levee & Earthwork Projects

US Army Corps of Engineers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced Crane Operator responsible for operating and maintaining mobile cranes used in levee and earthwork construction for flood control projects. The role includes coordination of project plans, safe crane operation, and potential shift operations on specialized equipment.

Qualified candidates must meet strict crane certification requirements and pass pre-employment screenings; position includes physical duties and variable work

Qualifications

• Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of a Crane Operator without more than normal supervision.
• Qualified by a USACE qualifying official on Link Belt Crawler type crane with 100 ton rating capacity OR Possess a crane certification from an accredited crane certification agency with "Large" designation in the practical exam and "Lattice Boom Crawler" designation for the written exam.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts heavy effort in manipulating levers, clutches, and brakes and may move loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily from inside a cab on day or night operations and is exposed to noise from large motors and drag/hoist drums; weather conditions vary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and/or repair machines used in levee and earthwork construction and flood control activities.
• Assigned to projects requiring dragline bucket attachment; primarily crane operations.
• Responsible for complete operation and maintenance of the crane and safety of operations.
• Coordinate on planning work projects, including methods and procedures to be employed.
• Work on hauling operations where trucks or other equipment are loaded from borrow pit by dragline.
• May be shift operator of the Whirley mat loading crane.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Memphis, TN, seeks an experienced Crane Operator responsible for operating and maintaining mobile cranes used in levee and earthwork construction for flood control projects. The role includes coordination of project plans, safe crane operation, and potential shift operations on specialized equipment.

Qualified candidates must meet strict crane certification requirements and pass pre-employment screenings; position includes physical duties and variable work