Crane Operator Hydraulic

Gulf Copper LLC • Full-time • Galveston, Texas, United States • 3w ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
Inspect ground conditions and set up accurately.
Manipulate cables, chains, shackles, and other euqipment.
Have the knowledge on when to use soft slings, chains, and wire ropes.
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Ascend and work at heights up to 100 feet.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.
Log hours and work performed for each lift.
Read and understand load chart and range diagrams.

Required Education & Experience:

Necessary Equipment Operation:

Special Skills:

Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team player.
Commitment to company values and safety program.

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