Craftsmen Contractors is hiring a skilled and certified Hydraulic Rough Terrain Crane Operator for a commercial construction site in the Canton, Mississippi area. The project starts in early July. This is a full-time position for 3 - 4 months. You must be certified. The work schedule is for 5-10's and 1-8 (Monday through Saturday) working day shifts. Overtime hours every week.
The equipment is for a GR-800XL-1 80-ton capacity (72.6 metric tons) hydraulic rough terrain shuttle crane - Model Mitsubishi 6M60-TLA3B.
Pay rate: $35 - $40/hour depending on experience.
Weekly pay by direct deposit.
No per diem is offered.
Job duties:
- Responsible for operating a hydraulic rough terrain shuttle crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
- Operate a crane under general supervision, but also work under little supervision.
- Perform pre-operation inspections on a daily basis to ensure equipment is functioning properly and safely.
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while operating the crane.
- Collaborate with site supervisors and other operators to coordinate lifting operations effectively.
- Be able to work at heights and in a high-noise environment.
- Sit for long periods, as well as the need to climb up to and operate the crane from the cabin.
- Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage and perform routine maintenance checks.
- Assist in digging and moving materials as needed to support construction activities.
- Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Coordinate with the ground operations team to ensure the safe movement of cargo according to plan.
- For safety purposes, help supervise other workers at the site when not operating the crane.
- Manage crane stability using the knowledge of tidal, wind, and other environmental factors.
Job requirements:
- Will need to have a valid heavy equipment/crane certification.
- Mechanical knowledge of the design and use of friction/hydraulic cranes, as well as the ability to make minor repairs
- Excellent depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and a fast reaction time
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and to adapt to changing operational needs.
- Familiarity with different types of cranes, including mobile and tower
- Undergo a pre-employment drug screen.
- 2 years minimum of Hydraulic Crane Operator experience working on a commercial construction site.
If you meet the above requirements and are available and interested, please respond to this job ad with your resume.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- crane operator : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- crane operator/heavy equipment certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Canton, MS 39046 (Required)
Work Location: In person
