About Buckner HeavyLift

Buckner offers 75 years of experience in the steel erection, HeavyLift crane and industrial rigging industries. Buckner’s mission is to provide safe, logical & experienced solutions to complex and demanding projects.

The Buckner culture is very community oriented with focus on employee’s health, wellness and balanced lifestyles. Buckner is a unique force within the traditional construction industry offering a state-of-the-art campus in Graham, NC and top of the line benefits to our employees. Our team is focused on nurturing talent and creating a progressive atmosphere that inspires our team to continue being the best at what they do.

Summary

This position will report to the Operations Department of Buckner HeavyLift. This would be considered an entry-level Crane Operator role with a chance for growth and advancement. The purpose of this role is to focus on physical operation of Telescopic and Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes up to 440 tons. Job duties include but are not limited to the following items below:

Crane Operator Technical Functions

Operator is fully proficient with running Crawler Cranes up to 440 tons.
Comply with all Buckner Safety Policies as well as ASME/ ANSI and OSHA regulations regarding crane operation.
Certified by NCCCO and qualified by Buckner to be knowledgeable and proficient on their assigned crane
Has authority to stop operations if unsafe conditions exist.
Complete and submit all required inspection forms, tickets and payroll information on a timely basis. Document setbacks or delays on tickets
Communicate daily with operator manager about job progress and schedule for upcoming projects.
Qualified for Crane configuration, as well as, the hoisting activities for assigned work.

Crane Operator Maintenance Functions

Required to report all incidents or "close calls" to supervisor and Safety Department
Keep crane clean to project best company image.
Perform basic daily maintenance to include cleaning, lubrication, and rope maintenance.
Has intimate knowledge of the machine including pending repair requests.
Make minor repairs.
Inspect ground/set up conditions and report to equipment manager, project manager or safety manager if there is a problem. Do not move or set up if questionable conditions exist.

Crane Operator Professional Functions

Communicate clearly and professionally when necessary
Authorized to be firm and decisive when decisions need to be made regarding crane movement and performance but required to be polite and understanding when dealing with co-workers or rental clients.
Fully and neatly complete crane reports, specifically document, in detail, conditions, events, conversations, etc. which protect Buckner’s interests. Must turn this in daily.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule Overview:

10 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
On call
Overtime
Weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Preferred)
Experience with operating Crawler Cranes up to 440 tons
Must be able to work in the United States

Work Location:

Yard specific in Splendora, TX

Full Time Benefits (waiting period may apply):

401(k) and matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health saving account
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Gym reimbursement

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed based on project demands?

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Splendora, TX 77372 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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