Crane Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood
• •1- 2 years of crane operating experience
• •Must have a current valid NCCCO certification to operate appropriate equipment (or equivalent certification if recognized by client company)
• •Must have a current valid driver's license
• •The ability to solve practical problems which deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists
• •Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• •Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down
• •Rate Control - The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene
• •Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears
• •Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object
• •Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance
• •Training in the correct 'Crane Hand Signals', the company's requirements, the customers' requirements, and O.S.H.A requirements
• •Willingness to be trained on J.L.G. lifts, tow motors, and all other equipment that is used at the plant site
• •Candidate must have at least 2 -5 years of experience operating overhead cranes/hoisting equipment in an industrial environment
• •Must be able to assist workers engaged in operating derricks, cranes, power shovels, or other hoisting machines used to lift and move machinery, equipment, or materials
• •Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints or drawings
• •Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job
• •Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques
• •Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company tucks
• •Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices
• •Identify, explain and perform crane signals
• •Demonstrate ability to perform equipment inspections and daily reporting procedures consistent with the company's and manufacturer's requirements
• •Demonstrate ability to accurately read load charts
• •Identify functions, operating characteristics and limitation of various pieces of heavy equipment
• •Demonstrate ability to assemble, set up and rig a crane properly
• •Demonstrate ability to calculate and determine a crane's actual new capacity for every possible configuration of the machine
• •Demonstrate ability to recognize and effectively communicate machinery maintenance problems
• •Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate procedures required when performing lifts near power lines
• •Demonstrate ability to assure adequate site preparation for various types of equipment and tasks
• •Demonstrate ability to consistently obtain correct load weight and load placement information prior to performing any lifts
• •Identify and recognize factors that may reduce crane capacity
• •Demonstrate ability to safely move equipment from one location to another
• •Demonstrate appropriate procedures in shutting down and securing equipment when it is unattended
• •Identify and recognize the functions of control of various types of heavy equipment
• •Demonstrate ability to read and understand sling and shackle charts
• •Demonstrate ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• •Demonstrate ability to monitor operation of the equipment including watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• •Must be willing to be trained on J.L.G. lifts, tow motors, and all other equipment that is used at the plant site