Entry Level International Crane Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees' careers by doing our best to promote within the company.  If you care about job performance, work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable, punctual, respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Telemedicine
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Sign On/Referral Bonuses

Position Overview:  The position of crane operator contributes to the overall production goals of the project.  This position is NOT an entry level position.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads, such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials, using hoisting attachments, such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket: Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
Manipulates or depresses crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
May attach load to hook or other crane accessory prior to operating crane and be designated Crane Operator-Hooker or Crane Operator-Hooktender.
May be designated by type of crane operated or material handled as Bridge Crane Operator; Charging-Crane Operator I; Cinder Crane Operator I; Gantry Crane Operator; Hot-Metal Crane Operator I; Ingot Stripper I; Scrap Crane Operator I; Tower Whirler Operator; Wall-Crane Operator.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. 
Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience required. 
Previous experience with bridge construction, road, highways and pile driving, preferred
Previous experience with pile hammers such as diesel, air and hydraulic

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA 10 hour preferred
Certified Crane Operator Certification required
Qualified Rigging Level training is required under 1926 Sub part CC
Qualified Signal Person Level 1
Current North Carolina Driver's License, required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Able to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.  
Able to write simple correspondence.
Able to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  
Ability to deal with problems/issues involving several concrete variable in standardized situations.
Experienced working around heavy construction equipment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Able to multiple task simultaneously
Able to communicate to crew members in a professional and effective manner.
Able to provide effective feedback to team members.
Team Oriented
Safety Oriented
Customer Oriented
Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screen
Must be willing to travel and work overtime, if needed

Physical Demands:

Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.  Includes standing and sitting for extended periods of time, stooping, bending and crouching.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds.
Visual accuracy under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions in order to provide safe directions for operators of heavy equipment and other employees.
Able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment, and in and out of excavations and up to 20 feet in height
Able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary
Able to travel when required. 
Requires working from heights up to 60 feet
Environmental Working Conditions
Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (i.e., rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)  
Noise level in the work environment is loud.
Exposure to dust, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, concrete, and other environmental factors of a construction job site.
Work is performed near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

NOTE:  This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee.  An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities