Job description:
Salary: $32.00
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Job Duties:
The mobile crane operator will be specifically responsible for:
- Knowing the machine well and understand its functions and limitations as well as its particular operating characteristics.
- Having a thorough knowledge of the information contained in the crane's operating manual
- Being familiar with the crane's load chart. The operator must understand the correct meaning of all notes and warnings and be able to calculate or determine the crane's actual net capacity for every possible configuration of the machine.
- Inspecting and maintaining the crane regularly as prescribed by both the supervisor and the manufacturer.
- Informing the supervisor of any problems, needed maintenance, or necessary repairs to the machine. This should be done in writing, preferably in the machine's logbook or
- Inspection report.
- Recording in the log or report the details of all inspections, maintenance, and other work done on the crane while in the field.
- Supervising and training the apprentice if one is present.
- Being aware of any site conditions that could affect the crane operation. Be particularly cautious around powerlines. The operator must refuse to operate if the crane, hoist rope, or load will come closer to a powerline than the absolute limit of approach specified in law.
- Checking that the site is adequately prepared for the crane.
- Reviewing the planned operation and requirements with the site supervision.
- Finding out the load and rigging weight and determining where the load is to be placed.
- Checking the load chart to ensure that the crane has sufficient net lifting capacity for every lift.
- Following the manufacturer's operating instructions in accordance with the load chart. Considering all factors that might reduce crane lift capacity and adjusting the load weight to suit.
- Knowing basics of rigging procedures and ensuring that they are applied.
- Maintaining communication with signalpersons.
- Ensuring that the apprentice is in a safe place during operation.
- Operating in a smooth, controlled, and safe manner.
- Shutting down and securing the machine properly when it is unattended.
- Exercising the right to refuse to operate the crane if there is cause to suspect the lift might be unsafe.
Job Requirements:
1. Completion of secondary school is required.
2. Completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship program OR
2-3 years of Experience as a mobile crane operator OR
High school and college or industry courses in crane operating is required.
How to apply:
By email
aheer.transportationltd@gmail.com
By Mail
8970 River Road
Delta, British Columbia
V4G 1B5, Canada
