Operator Heavy Equipment

Job Category:
Equipment

Job Description:

*** THIS IS MAINTENANCE
*** NO PER DIEM***

Industrial Heavy Equipment Operators will operate one or more cranes to move heavy equipment from one location to another location. This often entails a change in altitude from one location to the next. This position will need to be able to operate both friction and RT Cranes.

• Must have current National Commission for the certification of crane operators (CCCO) credentials for the appropriate type of crane and current DOT physical.
• Must have 5+ years experience as a Crane Operator.
• Must possess all knowledge, skills and abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• May be required to have a valid driver's license and meet a motor vehicle records check.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Will operate various construction cranes to move equipment and other materials.
• Plan operational lifts.
• Will inspect equipment.
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Will assess area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating various cranes which may include but not limited to:
  Manitowoc 2250, 16000, 4100, Link belt 218, Kabelco 2500, and rough terrain (RT) cranes ranging from 25T to 140T.
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.
• Must be able to illustrate load planning and lift planning.
• Must hold a current CCCO (may also require a particular cert per the crane being used).
• Must have up‑to‑date DOT physical.
• Must know all proper hand signals.
• Must be willing to assist in other duties while not operating a crane.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience in all listed cranes above.
• Formal/Technical education.

This position does not have any direct reports.

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to pass a visual acuity assessment.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet in precise coordinated movements.
• Must have good dexterity in fingers, arms, legs, hands, and feet.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.

• Rain Coat
• Rain Boots

• NCCCO – Telescopic Boom Cranes-Fixed Cab (TSS)
• NCCCO – Telescopic Boom Cranes-Swing Cab (TLL)

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Zachry Group