Crane Operator

Posillico Construction Crane Operator

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil / foundation group, Posillico's business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a "people first, think safety" culture throughout our organization. This "people first" culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

Position Summary : Operates electric, diesel, gasoline, or steam-powered guy-derrick or stiff-leg derrick (mast supported by fixed legs or tripod), to move products, equipment, or materials to and from quarries, storage areas, and processes, or to load and unload trucks or railroad cars. Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of crane(s) and associated rigging (oil / fluid levels, tires / tracks, outrigger extension, counterweights, hook blocks) to ensure safe readiness.
• Read and interpret crane load charts, boom angles, radius, capacities, and determine safe working loads for each lift.
• Set up crane : place outriggers, cribbing or floats if needed, ensure stable footing / ground conditions, and ensure swing radius protection is installed.
• Operate crane controls (levers, pedals, buttons) to move boom, hoist, rotate superstructure, swing load, and place materials / equipment precisely as directed (by signalperson, written / verbal instructions, or rigging crew).
• Work in coordination with riggers, signal persons, and ground crew to position loads, secure loads, and communicate effectively to avoid hazards.
• Perform rigging and un-rigging tasks : attach / detach slings, shackles, hooks, check rigging equipment, and inspect for defects.
• Maintain equipment and do basic maintenance or report mechanical issues : lubrication, cleaning, inspections, log entries, service quality paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all site, company, and regulatory safety policies.

Qualifications

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Location : Laredo, TX

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.