Job Title
The Operator should be certified and have the ability to operate lattice boom crane with live brake capability. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.
Responsibilities
The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
- Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine using pedals and levers
- Raise and lower both live and fixed leads
- Drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures, such as buildings, bridges, and piers
- Use pile driver head on machine to drive pilings
- Judge distance and position pilings leads
- Host pilings into leads
- Position hammers over pilings
- Activate power hammers
- Use multiple controls to operate equipment
- Select appropriate attachments
- Confer with building or project supervisor on job specifications
- Comply with all safety codes
- Read and interpret load charts
- Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
- Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
- Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
- Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
- Assist other craft workers as needed
Qualifications
Physical
Must be able to push / pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push / pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.Subject to repetitive use of hands / arms, and legsHand / eye coordination, depth perception importantMust be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform workWill need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy workMay operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all typesClimb and maintain balance on steel / wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffoldsRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basisPosition may require prolonged bending / twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing / pulling, or standing and liftingMust be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose / soft sand, etc.May be required to work in confined spacesWill be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipmentMental
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management / supervisionTalking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and / or safety policyWork at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractionsDecision making skills necessaryDetail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details