Crane Operator: NCCCO Certified
Florence, MS
Full Time
Hemphill Construction Company
Mid Level
General Summary of the Position:
Responsible for operating lattice boom crawler crane. Applicants must pass a practical proficiency test. When not operating a crane, may also operate other construction equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Unloading and assembling of crane with ground crew and mechanics.
- Utilizes basic skills as a hook operator in swinging rig, raising and lowering crane boom, raising and lowering load lines on the crane.
- Handles and places loads in a designated area in a safe and controlled manner.
- Assists in determining critical load plans and crane stability.
- Inspects crane daily prior to operation and keeps records of safety and operation checks in the provided crane field book.
- Recognizes safety concerns and problems in regards to worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, operation safety of air hammer and/or vibrating hammer, and others.
- Work cooperatively with the crew to accomplish tasks;
- Maintain tools and equipment so that they are kept in good working order and are safe for use;
- Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.
- Operate other construction equipment as required.
- Consistently monitor and maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment to include equipment operated.
- Trains and mentors other workers on operating equipment, safety requirements and other construction processes.
- Other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Operation of lattice-boom hydraulic cranes with pile-driving experience is preferred but no required.
- Fully understand functions and operations of diesel and vibratory pile hammers.
- Be able to read, understand and use crane load charts.
- Rigging knowledge is a must.
- Be capable of successfully passing a crane operations certification test.
- Proven ability to work on heavy civil projects involving pile driving.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable safety precautions.
- Ability to work under general supervision according to work schedule.
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Good communication skills to coordinate workflow with other crew members.
Required Education, Training and Experience:
- NCCCO certification is required.
- Valid appropriate state driver’s license (general operator license) required; Class A or B CDL strongly preferred.
Work Environment:
- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
- Noise level is generally loud.
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