Position Summary:
Operates traveling or stationary crane to lift, move, and position loads, such as structural parts of ships or vessels, related machinery, equipment, products and materials, using hoisting attachments such as hooks, clamps, slings, electro-magnet, or bucket. Operate earth moving equipment in the scope of job duties such as but not limited to excavation, and soil grading.
Working Conditions:
Scheduled workdays cover Monday thru Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Works in all kinds of weather. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. May be required to perform work at a remote location. Subject to ultra violet light, electrical hazards, vibration, noise, and a variety of other physical conditions, such as the proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at heights greater than 6 ft., and working over water. May be required to work alone and in confined spaces. Subject to very dramatic temperature changes. Also present are fumes, smoke, dust, gases, chemicals, and hydrocarbons. Protective clothing, hearing and eye protection, hardhats, safety shoes or boots, and respiratory protection are all to be worn accordingly.
Essential Job Functions (listing most important first):
1.Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
2.Manipulates or depresses controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of equipment and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
3.Cleans and maintains crane/excavation and hoisting mechanism.
4.Regularly inspects equipment for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
5.May attach load to hook or other crane accessory prior to operating crane/excavation equipment.
6.May repair defective parts on crane/excavation equipment.
7.May also operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, and other company vehicles.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education and Vocational:
Must be able to read and write alphabetically and numerically.
Technical school, on the job training; serving as a learner or trainee on the job under the instruction of a qualified worker. Must be able to provide verifiable references of past work experience.
Physical Requirements:
Repetitive sequences that require balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, seeing, hearing, speaking, and an acute sense of smell.
This position is classified as medium work exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for light work.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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