Crane Operator - Maintenance

Crane Operators for Optimal Field Services will be responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Crane Operators will be responsible for manipulating loads by operating crane controls such as depressing buttons, working foot pedals, and manipulating levers. The operator will receive direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal command or hand signals to determine required load movement.

Responsibilities

Operates various types of cranes: All Terrain, rough terrain, crawlers, industrial, hydraulic trucks, conventional trucks, and boom trucks; Operates crane to position and reposition loads where specified; Directs activities of helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment; placing cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables; May operate crane according to signals from helpers and may bolt/pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths; Perform routine maintenance on crane equipment; Carry tools for running repairs; Properly barricades counterweight tail swing radius; Must take complete charge of all safety pertaining to set up and knockdown and operation of crane

Requirements

Must have valid Driver’s License/ Identification Card; Must be knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations in crane operations; Must possess a current NCCCO or equivalent crane operator certification (Fixed and Swing Cab); Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical