Overview

The Operator for the Hydraulic Crawler Crane should be certified and have the ability to safely operate a hydraulic crawler crane with a lifting capacity of up to 100 tons. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Safely operate a hydraulic crawler crane with a lifting capacity of up to 100 tons.
• Read and interpret crane load charts to ensure safe lifting operations.
• Interpret standard hand signals and/or radio communications to safely position and place loads.
• Follow lift plans and coordinate with riggers, signal persons, and supervision during lifting operations.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment, including checking fluids, refueling, lubricating components, and assessing overall equipment condition.
• Inspect wire rope, hooks, hydraulic systems, boom components, rigging attachments, tracks, and safety devices to ensure the equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning activities for the crane and related equipment.
• Report malfunctioning equipment, mechanical issues, or safety concerns to supervisors immediately.
• Maintain proper crane setup, travel, and positioning based on ground conditions and lift requirements.
• Operate equipment safely around personnel, structures, underground utilities, and overhead power lines.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

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Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.