Crane Operator
Blattner Energy, Inc. - Arizona, TX
Summary Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, completes pre-lift/critical lift sheet.

2. Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.

3. Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.

4. Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.

5. Performs rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections.

6. Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.

7. Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

Competencies

  • To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: Technical school degree/certification; and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NCCCO, Crane Physical and Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Current jobsites include Kansas, Texas, California, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
Crane Operator

Summary Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, completes pre-lift/critical lift sheet.

2. Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.

3. Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.

4. Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.

5. Performs rigging inspections and daily equipment inspections.

6. Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.

7. Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

Competencies

  • To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: Technical school degree/certification; and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NCCCO, Crane Physical and Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Current jobsites include Kansas, Texas, California, Oklahoma, and Arizona.

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Blattner Energy provides one point of contact for expertise in all project activities. This allows us to manage our clients' key drivers and...