Crane Operator

Company: Hensel Phelps
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description
Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

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  Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
  
  
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  Substance Abuse Screening
  
  
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  Physical Exam (if applicable)
  
  
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  Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)
  
  
  About Hensel Phelps:
  Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community-Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
  Position Description:
  Crane operators employed by Hensel Phelps are responsible for the operation of mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
  Position Qualifications:
  
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    High School Diploma or GED.
    
    
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    U.S Citizenship required.
    
    
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    Valid Driver's License.
    
    
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    Follow safe work practices in accordance with the Hensel Phelps safety and health program.
    
    
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    A valid certification from the National Commission of Crane Operators (NCCCO) for the type of crane that will be operated.
    
    
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    Experienced in the type of crane to be operated.
    
    
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    Able to pass the crane operator evaluation that will be conducted at each project.
    
    
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    Experience with a wide variety of construction machinery.
    
    
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    Knowledge of maintenance of various construction equipment.
    
    
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    Crane operator certification or experience with similar equipment with the ability to become certified.
    
    
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    Must be able to take initiative and ask questions.
    
    
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    Possess a keen attention to detail and be able to follow instructions.
    
    
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    Workers must provide their own safety footwear.
    
    
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    Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and stakeholders.
    
    
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    Strong mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills.
    
    
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    Must be reliable and punctual. This includes having reliable transportation and consistent work attendance.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      Experienced in construction layout, blueprint reading and shop drawing reading.
      
      
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      OSHA 10 Certification.
      
      
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      CPR & First Aid Certification.
      
      
      Essential Duties:
      
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        Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. This also includes moving levers, depressing foot pedals, and turning dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, and placing loads.
        
        
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        Inspect cranes, rigging, hardware and attachments.
        
        
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        Understand various types of signals used during crane picks.
        
        
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        Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed. Frequent inspections and adjustment of crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage is expected.
        
        
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        Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices, making repairs, as necessary.
        
        
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        Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under cranes.
        
        
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        Load and unload bundles from trucks, and move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
        
        
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        Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.
        
        
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        Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
        
        
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        Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays, and cover, uncover, and secure loads for delivery.
        
        
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        Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations and customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets.
        
        
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        Promote a safe work environment and communicate jobsite hazards.
        
        
        Benefits:
        Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.
        Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:
        Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
        The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
        The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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