Crane Operator

Job description / Role

Job summary

Working as a member of the construction team at site. Operating cranes, carrying out daily inspection of crane daily function test, working with maintenance staff to ensure crane is correctly maintained in good safe working condition. Operate vehicles involved in the construction and perform routine maintenance tasks on vehicles as and when necessary.

Key responsibilities

• Work with rigging staff and lifting staff to inspect the job site and correctly understand the job requirements and suitability of site conditions and access.
• Operate the crane for installation and erection of heavy equipment and for loading and unloading of materials at project site and lay down yard.
• Carry out daily inspections of the crane and report any defects or deficiencies.
• Ensure all safety systems of the cranes are functioning properly.
• Check the lifting plan and ensure the load can be handled or erected without any damage to the crane and nearby equipment.
• In case of any problem, report the same to the supervisor and ensure that the problem is rectified and the crane is safe to operate.
• Be alert to changing environmental and weather conditions at site to ensure safe operation of the crane.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings to review plans and proposed activity and ensure that lifting duties are within the capabilities of the crane.
• Move equipment and supplies to and from job sites.
• Work in hazardous areas under permit to work regulations.
• Adapt to different or harsh weather environments.
• Undertake all required training activities to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform the duties as and when required by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Valid heavy vehicle / tanker driver license.
• Qualified to drive all heavy vehicles including the compressor operation fitted with the tanker.
• 8-10 years of experience as crane operator, forklift operator, and driving.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and hazardous material handling.
• Good driving record with no major violations.
• Physically fit to handle loading/unloading if required.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in operating mobile hydraulic cranes at large construction project sites.
• Knowledge of English reading and writing sufficient to understand operator’s manual, crane charts, and to complete basic reporting.
• Knowledge of figures and basic mathematics sufficient to understand the crane load and configuration charts.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic understanding of mechanical components sufficient to carry out basic inspection and maintain fluid levels, etc.

Key skills

Forklift, basic math, heavy equipment operation, math, packaging, mechanical knowledge, paving, clamp truck, excavator, manufacturing.

Employment type: Full time
Vacancy: 1