Lattice Boom Crane Operator

Align machines, loads, or overhead gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground, or position equipment following hand signals of other workers. Under supervision, the Crane Operator is responsible for operating a Lattice Boom Crawler and friction cranes for erection of structures or setting of equipment in or on structures.

Under supervision, the Crane Operator is responsible for operating a Lattice Boom Crawler and friction cranes for erection of structures or setting of equipment in or on structures.  May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties

• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Position Start Date: ASAP
• Working 5 10's
• Competitive Wage: Up to $50hr
• Duration: 6 Week and opportunity to transfer to the next job
• Offering a weekly $800 Per-Diem and $1,000 Travel Pay
• Experience with Crawler Cranes and NCCCO LBC Cert
• Medical & insurance benefits available
• 40-hour bonus payout and paid holidays after 1 year
• 80-hour bonus payout after 2 years
• 120-hour bonus payout after 5 years

Required Skills

• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines such as friction and hydro cranes.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes and wires, and overhead potential hazards prior to beginning work.
• Align machines, loads, or overhead gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground, or position equipment following hand signals of other workers. Know load charts, and wind charts in accordance with safe operating procedures.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.
• Talk to foremen and supervisors, and study instructions, plans, and diagrams, in order to establish work requirements.
• High level working knowledge of safe practices for load and crane rigging.
• Keep records of material and equipment usage, and problems encountered. Responsible for monthly maintenance logs, making sure they are turned in to Equipment Mgr. in a timely manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Journeyman Crane Operator must have at least 6000 hours of on the job seat time for types of cranes that will be operated.
• NCCER or NCCCO Mobile Crane operator certification covering type of crane being operated preferred
• Current driver license with a good driving record
• Valid drivers’ license (with driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier) and ability to travel to/from and between projects.

 

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