Crane Operator
Company: Vizion Crane & Industrial Support, LLC
Location: Houston, Texas / Greater Houston Area
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations Manager / Crane & Rigging Supervisor
Position Summary
Vizion Crane & Industrial Support, LLC is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Crane Operator to support crane rental, specialty rigging, construction, and industrial projects.
The Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating mobile cranes in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company procedures, lift plans, customer requirements, and applicable OSHA and industry standards. The operator will work closely with riggers, signal persons, supervisors, and customers to execute safe and efficient lifting operations.
Key Responsibilities
To work in this role, you will need to have at least 5 years of experience in a crane operations or related field.
Some of the qualities you need to have to succeed in this job include decision-making skills, physical dexterity, and stamina.
Crane Operator Job Description Example/Template
The job of a crane operator involves various functions.
Below is a job description example that captures the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities of operators of cranes in most companies:
- Weigh materials to determine load weight and ensure compliance with lifting specifications
- Move levers, depress buttons and foot pedals to operate and control the speed/direction of crane movement
- Conduct inspection of crane mechanism and lifting components to ensure parts are in working order
- Liaise with helpers and ground workers who provide direction assistance through radio communication or hand signals
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain the moving parts of a crane such as the cables, boom or other crane components
- Load or unload shipment of heavy-duty machinery or material from trucks
- Review work orders and schedules to determine sequence of operations
- Inspect bundles or shipment to ensure conformance to company regulations or customer requirements
- Signal and direct truck drivers to properly direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials
- Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving using hand and power tools
- Move, lift, and position equipment, machinery or heavy materials with the aid of hook, bucket or electromagnet
- Provide report on work operations by completing relevant paperwork
- Direct helpers to place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy materials
- Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis or raise or lower crane boom/load line
- Work within set standards of accuracy and precision.
- Must be able to operate Large and small hydraulic
- Class A CDL min. of 5 years’ experience w/clean driving record
- Must have TWIC card
- Must be NCCR or NCCCO Certified
- CDL preferred but not required
- Full-Time position
What We Look For
We are looking for operators who are:
- Safety-driven
- Dependable and punctual
- Experienced and technically competent
- Professional with customers
- Strong communicators
- Team-oriented
- Accountable for their equipment and work
- Willing to take ownership of safe lifting operations
Vizion Crane & Industrial Support, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.