Entry Level Mobile Crane Operator Jobs Near Me

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, reposition loads, and unload crane accessories from trailer or support vehicles. Team collaboration is important as the Operator works with and receives direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement and will work as a ground crew depending on the tasks being performed. Operators also allow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate various types of cranes: All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, and Boom Trucks.
• Hydraulic Truck Crane Operators - operate diesel powered cranes which are mounted on truck type chassis, to lift material, objects, or personnel into place.
• Drives crane to work site and properly sets up per the manufacturer's operators manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting, cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer.
• Direct activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in assembly and disassembly of the equipment.
• Place cribbing blocks and/or pads, moves levers and foot pedals to rotate super structure, raise and lowers boom to raise and lower cables.
• May operate crane according to signals from oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Carry tools for running repairs.
• Properly barricades counterweight tail swing and working radius.
• Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to assembly, disassembly, and operation of crane. Wears PPE safety equipment.
• Understand and can fill out job ticket for customer to accept responsibility for jobsite and billing.
• Drive truck to worksites and unloads truck.
• Brief travel is expected. Normally nothing longer than a week.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years of Crane Operation experience
• Working knowledge of rigging, cranes, and commercial moving and storage
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• Must possess a current NCCCO, TLL (TSS is also preferred), or equivalent crane operator certification.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations
• Minimum of a CDL – B license required; CDL-A License preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and DOT physical/fit for duty test.
• LBC/LBT would be helpful but not required.
• Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; push feet to operate crane; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Crane Operator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Crane Operator and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.