Travel Crane Operator

Position Title:Travel Crane Operator

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for controlling cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment, product and other large objects.

	RESPONSIBILITIES
	Crane maintenance
	Demonstrate understanding of crane capacity and safe lifting practices
	Demonstrate understanding of product dunnage and stacking practices
	Knowledge and maintenance of yard location system
	May include general supervision of material handlers
	Conduct a pre-operational check on travel crane and perform cleaning/sanitization of cab daily
	Communicate with group leader and maintenance any concerns that may arise from inspection of Mi-Jack
	Operate travel crane in a safe manner following all safety guidelines and rules
	Work in conjunction with crew leader and ground men in safely setting product on trailer or in stacks on the yard.
	Assist with setting timbers on trailers or in stacks on the yard and rigging when needed
	Maintain travel crane in good clean condition and in operational mode and reporting maintenance needs when necessary
	Perform preventive maintenance of the crane
	Work as part of a team assisting others as needed
	Adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations
	Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner

	SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
	This job has no supervisory duties
	Works on a team
	Has limited supervision, must work independently

	CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
	Knowledge of crane guide hand signals
	Knowledge of mark-up load steps
	Able to read load-pick list
	Understanding of rigging
	Basic reading, writing, and math skills
	Able to work on a team
	Understanding of crane charts and safe lifting radius
	Able to operate tablet to identify items to be loaded or offloaded
	Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
	Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

TITLE:	Travel Crane Operator		CREATED:	01/27/2021
ITEM TYPE:	Job Description	STATUS: PUBLISHED	REVISED:	01/27/2021
OWNER:	Human Resources	STATUS EFF DATE: 01/27/2021		Page 1 of 2

JOB DESCRIPTION

	EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
	High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

	WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
	Monday-Friday
	Schedule varies with workload and location
	Unscheduled overtime may be needed depending on production needs
	Outdoor, not sheltered
	Not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature

		PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
	Safety glasses		Hearing protection
	Hard hat		Steel-toed shoes
	High-visibility vest		Gloves (various types)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.

The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.

No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.

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)

Job Details

Pay Type
Hourly



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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