Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:
Responsible for safely operating a crane to lift, move, and position materials and equipment.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Oversee and provide direction for plant employees

• Interpret drawings and complete job tickets and other paperwork

• Use the crane to transfer materials to meet production objectives

• Perform daily inspections of the crane and rigging to ensure safety

• Troubleshoot problems with equipment. Make minor repairs to the crane or other machinery

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on the crane, including lubrication and cleaning

• Ensure safety of employees and work environment

• Ensure cleanliness of work areas

• Assists in all aspects of production where needed

• Oversee quality of production

• Submit requisitions for plant purchases

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) industry experience

• English language proficiency. Spanish is a plus

• Intermediate mathematic skills

• Computer knowledge / skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) supervisory experience

• Quick thinker / flexible / problem solver

• Excellent time management skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Exposed to high levels of concrete dust.

• Work outdoors but may on occasion work indoors. Temperatures may vary due to weather.

• Regularly wear protective attire, such as hard hats and steel-toe boots.

• Exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable.

• Exposed to whole body vibration while operating cranes.

• Work in extremely bright or very dim lighting conditions.

• Work inside enclosed equipment.

Shift/Hours Expectations

• Mon – Fri (weekends when needed)

• 50 - 60 hours/week

Additional Notes:

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to what is listed in this document. Duties may entail other projects or functions required by management on an as needed basis.