About This Role
<h2>More information about this job</h2>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p>
<p>The Operator for the <strong>Hydraulic Crawler Crane</strong> should be certified and have the ability to safely operate a hydraulic crawler crane with a lifting capacity of up to <strong>100 tons</strong>. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.</p>
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<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p>*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.</p>
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<li>Safely operate a hydraulic crawler crane with a lifting capacity of up to 100 tons.</li>
<li>Read and interpret crane load charts to ensure safe lifting operations.</li>
<li>Interpret standard hand signals and/or radio communications to safely position and place loads.</li>
<li>Follow lift plans and coordinate with riggers, signal persons, and supervision during lifting operations.</li>
<li>Perform daily inspections on equipment, including checking fluids, refueling, lubricating components, and assessing overall equipment condition.</li>
<li>Inspect wire rope, hooks, hydraulic systems, boom components, rigging attachments, tracks, and safety devices to ensure the equipment is in safe operating condition.</li>
<li>Perform minor maintenance and cleaning activities for the crane and related equipment.</li>
<li>Report malfunctioning equipment, mechanical issues, or safety concerns to supervisors immediately.</li>
<li>Maintain proper crane setup, travel, and positioning based on ground conditions and lift requirements.</li>
<li>Operate equipment safely around personnel, structures, underground utilities, and overhead power lines.</li>
<li>Assist other craft workers as needed.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Physical:</strong> While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:</p>
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<li>Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.</li>
<li>Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.</li>
<li>Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.</li>
<li>Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.</li>
<li>Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.</li>
<li>Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.</li>
<li>Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.</li>
<li>Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.</li>
<li>Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.</li>
<li>Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.</li>
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<p> <strong>Mental:</strong> While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:</p>
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<li>Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.</li>
<li>Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.</li>
<li>Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.</li>
<li>Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.</li>
<li>Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.</li>
<li>Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.</li>
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<p><em>Cajun is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or veteran status.</em></p>
<p><em>Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.</em></p>