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Hess Services, Inc. is hiring a Mobile Crane Operator responsible for operating cranes safely and efficiently in support of field and yard operations. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication with crews, and a commitment to safety. If you’re a dependable operator looking for steady work and room to grow, we encourage you to apply.

We believe great work starts with taking care of our people. Hess Services offers a strong total rewards package, including:

• Company-paid health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, full-time employment
• Room for growth and advancement within a growing organization

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Operates crane to lift, position, secure, and haul loads and observes rigging to determine safety of loads.
2. Cleans, inspects and maintains cranes and rigging.
3. Conducts/documents daily inspections, determine load weights, review daily work and delivery schedules and performing tasks with lifting equipment.
4. Drives equipment safely to and from job site locations obeying all DOT requirements.
5. Performs mechanic work on trucks, loaders and equipment.
6. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Secures tools, materials and equipment at end of day.
7. Performs additional duties as needed

Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High school diploma or equivalent and crane certification preferred.
2. Critical thinking skills to use logic and reasoning to identify conclusions or approaches to problems required.
3. Must have practical skills in rigging operations along with a valid Class A CDL.
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, job instructions and basic problem solving skills.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
6. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
7. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
8. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
9. Ability to use hand and power tools. Ability to use department equipment.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds for men or 30 pounds for women. Will be subject to up to 25’ heights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
2. Requires far vision in order to see details at a distance.
3. The work environment is usually an outdoor setting on location which requires exposure to all weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high. This position requires some travel.
4. Must abide by PPE requirements.

Hess Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Hess Services, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and compliance with company substance abuse policies

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where your expertise matters — and where there’s real opportunity to advance — we’d love to talk with you.