Basic Function:

The basic function of the position is responsible for operating a 4100 Manitowoc Friction Crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures safe operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Crane operators are responsible for their lifts and shall ensure loads are safely attached to crane before lifting.
• Pushes and pulls levers and depresses pedals to raise, lower, rotate boom and to raise and lower load line.
• Raises, lowers and rotates boom or load by sight or according to signals from assigned signal person.
• Inspect crane for safety and mechanical issues on a daily basis.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Inspects and lubricates equipment.
• Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
• Inspect crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Performs start-up and function test.
• Checks all fluid levels on equipment.
• Ensure lifting devices are inspected and safe for use.
• Direct assigned rigging to personnel to properly apply rigging for safe operations.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solutions and solve problems.

Educational Requirements:

a)     Experience/Skills

• 3 + years Crane Operator experience.
• Crane Operator cert preferred
• TWIC card preferred

b)     Location

• Land based at the Morrison Fabrication Yard in Harvey, LA.