Crane Operator - Boom Truck

Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the role of the Crane Operator Boom Truck is to operate crane under general supervision and signals from helper to lift, manipulate, move, and position heavy equipment, machinery and other heavy objects at construction sites.

The Crane Operator Boom Truck is expected to perform daily pre and post-operational inspections including inspection of structures and materials.

The Crane Operator Boom Truck is expected to diligently adhere to Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.’s safety policies and safe work procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspection, safety checks, test lifts and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• Communicate with ground crews using hand signals and voice communication.
• Identify, and communicate with the Area Manager, the causes of errors and defects in the crane including issues with cables, pulleys and grappling devices.
• Before lifting heavy loads, ensure that blocks and outriggers are properly placed to prevent capsizing.
• Perform required due diligence and use gestures and hand signals when installing, positioning, and moving material, equipment or machinery.
• When required, bolt boom sections together to extend boom for higher lifting
• Ensure precision and accuracy and proper judgement while manipulating or depressing controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Ensure weights are checked against lifting capacities before preparing for rigging and hoisting.
• Ability to read and interpret load charts and blueprints.
• Manipulate different levers and pedals to rotate the crane; raise and lower boom and one or more lines.
• Flexibility to work in various weather conditions and different work schedules, including weekends and overtime if required
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations

Requirements

• Journeyman Crane Operator Boom Truck ticket is required
• Minimum 5 years’ practical work experience operating boom truck
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Must have or be able to complete End-user Fall Arrest certification
• Must meet the pre-access drug and alcohol testing requirement
• Equipment operator certificate also considered an asset (excavator, skid steer and zoom boom)

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Overtime pay
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Group RRSP
Il y a 13 jours