Crane Operator

Summary

Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before bringing it down.

Primary responsibilities

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspect crane on a daily basis for safety issues.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Operate crane according to signals from helper
• Start and stop crane engine.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to lift, bend, climb, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
• Work outside all day in heat or cold
• Exposure to fumes, vibrations, and noise levels
• Ability to push and pull 30 lbs.
• The ability to work 8 to 12 hour shifts
• Be able to work weekends.

NOTE: This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. NAPCO reserves the right to modify. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive but is intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform other related duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.