Crane Operator

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Purpose : Operates crane to lift, positions and places machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction

sites and industrial facilities.

Work Schedule : Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of

employment is limited to job assignment and / or project duration.

Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to : )

Must have a nationally accredited certification and State Certifications where required.

Must have a current health clearance to operate hoisting equipment.

Drive trucks to worksites.

Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.

Start crane engine.

Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and loadlines.

Operate crane according to signals from helper.

Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.

Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.

Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance

with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual.

Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman / supervisor as needed.

Essential Qualifications

Three (3) years minimum Field experience in trade

Able to identify all hand signals, weight limits, safety regulations, and operating codes that are relevant

for crane operation.

Must have current drivers license and other certification if required by OSHA, state, or federal regulations

Ability to work with others to achieve job goals

Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (other

preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)

Physical Requirements

Stand or walk for long periods of time

Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects

Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds

with assistance

Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects

Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

See well (naturally or with correction)

Eyehand coordination

Good physical fitness

Good sense of balance

Work at great heights

Tool Requirements

Steel toed work boots

Raincoat or poncho

Environment : Construction Workers perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying

heavy objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling in awkward positions. Some work at great

heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. With some projects, work exposure to harmful / hazardous

materials, chemicals, fumes, odors, lead-based paints, asbestos, loud noise, or dangerous machinery

may exist. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats,

protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. While working

in underground and / or confined spaces, Construction Workers must be especially alert to safely follow

procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards.

Employee Review Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read the Job Description and I understand what would be expected of me. The Company

reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or to combine positions at any time. I also understand that I am

an atwill employee, and this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment or guarantee of

work hours.