Wharton-Smith, Inc. currently has immediate openings in the Jacksonville, FL area for a Crane Operator position. We offer a competitive salary and field benefits. Operates equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, cranes, excavators for use in foundations and pipe laying by performing the following duties: Duties:
- Fastens attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
- Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to equipment to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
- Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
- Operates the backhoe/excavator in a smooth control manner. Dig pipe trenches and structure excavations by removing earth and properly sloping. the sides of the excavations to protect employees from cave-in
- Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Crane operators must be able to read the load charts and figure the proper configuration of the crane to safely make the required lift. Written exam required.
- Crane operator must be certified.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prefer High School diploma and on-the-job training
- 3+ Years experience.
Recruiting Disclaimer:
- Job seekers should be aware of potential job scams. Wharton-Smith will not ask candidates to pay money upfront or provide banking information during the interview process. We will not ask a candidate to pay a fee for a background check, or to purchase work-at-home equipment or materials prior to starting work. We require a face-to-face interview with candidates before we make a job offer. For more information, please go to the Federal Trade Commission
Other details
- Job Family Field Craft
- Pay Type Salary
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