MHE Crane Operator Senior

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JOB SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment MHE Crane Operator Senior is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of primarily the heaviest and largest types of construction and maintenance equipment used in a full range of construction and maintenance work. The Operator has mastered a broad range of activities and responsibilities in multiple major maintenance, safety policies and procedures. This includes having basic leadership skills and a complete understanding of standards, guidelines, policies, and concepts. Responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Receives direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement. The Operator must perform before and after trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections. Operators typically work under direct supervision and are expected to work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing. The Operator is subject to exposure to extreme weather, outdoor environmental conditions, and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates various types of cranes: all terrain, rough terrain, crawlers, industrial, hydraulic trucks, conventional trucks, and boom trucks.
• Operate diesel powered cranes which are mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects, or personnel into place.
• Drives crane to work site and properly sets up following the manufacturer's operator's manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting. cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer.
• Directs activities of riggers, oilers, truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment. place cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables.
• May operate crane according to signals from rigger, oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths.
• Perform routine maintenance, carry tools for running repairs and wear personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius.
• Take complete charge of all safety requirements pertaining to set up, knockdown, and operation of crane.
• Understands and can properly fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for job site and billing.
• Drives truck to worksites and unloads truck.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a related field.
• Be knowledgeable of OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Have a current National Commission for the Certification of Certified Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification, or the knowledge to pass the certification test.
• Be able to proficiently read and speak the English language.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical fitness test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL driver's license is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS

• Physical requirements may include lifting to 35 lbs., team lifting 50 lbs., climbing, extended sitting and standing, stooping, stretching, or bending.
• Individuals must be able to sit and concentrate for extended periods.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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