CRANE OPERATOR

Summary

Crane operators control lifting machinery, he will safely operate cranes to transfer heavy objects from one location to another. Occasionally, they set up and repair equipment. Reports To:

This position reports to the Port Engineer and/or his/her designee. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate cranes and hoists

Transfer loads to construction sites and discharge safely

Bind loads to cranes

Keep and update maintenance and activity log

Carry out basic repairs to machines

Assist in calculates load capacity, determining weight of items to be moved in relation to the maximum capacity of crane based on manufacturers specifications.

Inspect equipment and machinery to ensure its safety

Inspects clearances, overhead lines, and other possible obstructions to ensure there are no accidents or damage to employees, buildings, loads, or equipment.

Inspects and assesses ground conditions to ensure that the crane can be set up safely.

Inspects cranes for defects and wear prior to operation; performs necessary repairs or maintenance.

Coordinate with ground operators and interpret hand and verbal signals

Comply with all applicable company safety laws, guidelines, and best practices.

Maintains logs and records of operation activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Completion of apprenticeship for crane operators required.

Valid license to operate heavy equipment required.

Good command in English, both spoken and written.

Must be certified, conversant with all types of lifting equipment

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems. Language Skills

Must be able to communicate with crane operator via signs and have good command in spoken

Fluency in English.

Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records. Physical Demands

Must have the physical capacity to lift heavy loads with ease

Profound commercial driving experience

Well-developed communication and teamwork skills,

Spatial awareness, which enables the rigger to appropriately move bulky and awkward materials through tight spaces. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. On Occasions the employee must lift and / or move up to 50lbs.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

Specific vision abilities are required by this job includes vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be available after hours and on weekends/holidays unless prior planning is arranged to keep track of the vessels that he/she are responsible for – to communicate with vessel, agents, owners, etc. Work Environment

Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.