Crane Operator (SSG)

The crane operator is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the safety of machinery, including inspecting the ground, hoisting materials, and repairing cranes.

Requirements

• Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Repair crane as needed.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop crane engine.
• Follow directions carefully.