Title: | Friction Crane/Dredge Operator |
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ID: | 1047 |
Location: | Marine Division (Chesapeake/Norfolk/Newport News, VA area) |
Department: | Operations |
SUMMARY: Operate traveling or stationary crane (cab controlled) to lift, move, and position loads such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Check all fluids before starting engine.
- Level crane using inside cab controls and levelling bubble.
- Observe load rigging or hookup and determines safety of load using load chart. Operate within parameters of load chart.
- Understand and make use of standard hand signals.
- Manipulate or depress crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
- Operate in a smooth and controlled manner.
- Use hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires. Clean and maintain crane and hoisting mechanism.
- Inspect crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions immediately.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Four to ten years related experience and/or training.
- Experience must be commensurate with requirements of project (e.g. bridge or utility experience, use of hydraulic or friction crane), and therefore will vary by project.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Certified or approved by Corman Safety Department, Equipment Manager, or Operations Manager.
- Licensed as required by local jurisdiction (DC requires operators to be licensed). Must pass practical test.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Level and position crane for a pick.
- Must be able to determine weight of item being picked. Must check charts to see if item is within weight limits of crane.
- Lift and set various objects (pipe, beams, concrete buckets, etc).
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Write routine reports.
- Calculate safe load levels from charts provided.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Use of arms, hands for feet for loader controls 100%of the time.
- Climb on and off machinery as necessary.
- Sit on machinery 100% of time.
- Stoop or kneel at least once per day to do routine maintenance on machinery
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits
Corman Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
Corman Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.