Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Austin, TX, USA

Per hour

Hourly

Full Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays

MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned Corporation. We specialize in all forms of water and wastewater general contracting including Job Order Contracting, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico.

MGC Contractors, Inc is looking for a licensed Crane Operator to join our Texas Division, in the Austin area.

The crane operator will safely operate rough terrain hydraulic cranes to transfer heavy objects from one location to another. An RT crane, or rough terrain crane, is a mobile crane designed to work in challenging conditions like uneven ground or tight spaces.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Operate RT hydraulic cranes.
• Setup machinery based on complex manuals. Calculate load capacity, determine weight of loads in relation to the manufacturer's load chart specifications, whether it's on a construction jobsite or in a facility.
• Inspecting the crane to ensure its safety on a daily basis for defects, wear and maintenance prior to operation. Report deficiencies promptly to supervisor.
• Inspect and assess ground conditions to ensure the crane is set up safely.
• Inspect clearances, overhead lines and other objects to ensure no accidents or damages occur.
• Hoist, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Coordinate with ground crew and other operators to interpret all forms of signal-hand, verbal and radio.
• Maintain activity logs and records of service.
• Inspect rigging and remove damaged equipment from service.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Willingness to travel as work dictates
• Any and all other duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

MGC Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and, as such, we consider individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be met. Discriminatory or harassing conduct in the workplace, whether committed by management or non-management employees or outside person (vendors, customers, etc.) is prohibited.

This job description is not meant to encompass all tasks and or job responsibilities, but rather it is meant to provide the employee with a general summary of what the position entails. MGC Contractors has the right to amend or revise this job description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made when it does not impose an undue hardship on the company to do so.