Purpose/Scope:To provide general construction labor tasks, in an efficient and safe manner, as part of a crew to erect precast concrete panels.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safe operation of the crane
- Coordination of mobilization of the crane
- Responsible for efficient and safe transportation of the crane
- Responsible for working with the foreperson to efficiently erect precast concrete products
- Responsible for safe assembly & disassembly of crane for daily use
- Responsible for safely handling precast concrete products
- Maintains safety and maintenance logs for the crane as required
- Responsible for daily inspections and documentation of the crane as required
- Ensures that the crane is kept in good operating condition
- Provides work direction to oiler
Basic Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license with heavy equipment endorsement
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a crane operator
- Certified Crane Operator
Other Required Qualifications:
- Ability to carry out simple and complex verbal instructions
- Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
- Ability to work from heights, including but not limited to ladders and aerial work platforms
- Ability to obtain membership to a local union
- General knowledge of construction practices
- Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation
- Ability to travel extensively (50% of the time or more, including overnights) and work overtime as needed
- Ability to operate the specific type of crane they are assigned to operate
- Ability to interpret crane load charts as needed to operate the crane safely
- Understands the stability requirements and weight limitations of the machine they are operating
- Understands OSHA regulations relevant to the safe operation of a crane
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience operating a crane to set precast concrete products
Physical Requirements:
- Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer
Work Environments:
- Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)