Crane Operator

Southway Crane and Rigging

Position: Crane Operator

Location: Chattanooga/Ringgold

Reports to: Branch Manager

Southway Crane & Rigging is looking to add experienced full-time crane operators to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; You must meet all of the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Summary: Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set-up of crane, while maintaining Customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

Responsibilities:

- At the end of the shift reviews what the next day(s) job assignment are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.

- Completes Field Ticket and turns in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, makes sure to write it down on the Field Ticket.

- Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a. m. every Monday.

- If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.

- Carries and answers phone/pagers in a prompt manner.

- Assists in the training of safe operation of a crane.

- Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.

- Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Clean shop, washes rack and break room.

- Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.

- Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set-up mode, set-up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.

- Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.

- Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.

- Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and fills out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.

- Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL A with no restrictions).

- Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO Certification).

- 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required.

- Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

Skills Required:

- Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.

- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.