Crane Operator
Responsible for operating crane (hydro cranes, crawler cranes, and/or pile driving hammers) to hoist, move, and place materials and objects. Operate levers and pedals to raise and lower loads, and move loads around. Monitor load hook-up and safety. Clean and maintain equipment. Perform daily inspections of equipment. Read and interpret procedures, directions, drawings, and calculate loads.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Equipment capacity, Rigging, Inspections, Maintenance, Equipment operation, Reading & interpreting documents (safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, procedure manuals); Writing reports, Math skills, computing rate, ratio, percent. Drawing & interpreting graphs.
Education/Training
HS diploma or GED preferred. May require apprenticeship on equipment.
Experience
1-3 years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of training & experience
Credentialing Required/Optional
Class A CDL to haul equipment; NCCCO Certification, GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certified. WINDA (Wind Industry Training Records Database) registered. Municipality may require license to operate or transport equipment. Pile-driver operators may need a crane license in some cities & states.
Career Path
Position Reports To
Construction Manager or Foreman or Supervisor, Equipment Company Operator
Career path moves from this role
Construction Foreman or Construction Supervisor