Crane Operator, Bridge Construction at A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc. – Red Oak, Iowa

Job Summary

Operate dragline/lattice boom crawler, usually on a bridge construction jobsite. Travel from jobsite to jobsite in Iowa,

Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends, usually 40-50 hours.

Overnight stays may be required at the company's expense.

Essential Functions

• Attend work as scheduled

• Get along with others

• Follow company handbooks and other instructions

• Use and care for tools, equipment and materials

• Read and understand equipment manuals

• Use math skills to calculate the load/capacity to prevent overload

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment at the job site

• Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions or damage, fill out reports documenting both

• Determine the suitability of the supporting ground and surface for loads

• Operate the crane skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations

• Use a drag bucket, clam bucket, vibratory driver and extractor, auger, frostball

• Lift rebar, lumber, beams, concrete and other items associated with bridge construction

• Drive piling, using a variety of devices (drop or diesel hammer)

• Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures

• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels

• Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner

• Operate other equipment and perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Certification

• Assemble and disassemble equipment at the job site

• Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions or damage, fill out reports documenting both

• Determine the suitability of the supporting ground and surface for loads

• Operate the crane skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations

• Use a drag bucket, clam bucket, vibratory driver and extractor, auger, frostball

• Lift rebar, lumber, beams, concrete and other items associated with bridge construction

• Drive piling, using a variety of devices (drop or diesel hammer)

• Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures

• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels

• Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner

• Operate other equipment and perform other duties as assigned

Physical

• Good corrected vision (distance at least 20/40, 70° field of vision) and hearing (no loss > 40 decibels)

• Do not require insulin for control of diabetes

• No medical history or diagnosis that would interfere with the ability to control a crane safely

• Dexterous use of hands and feet

• Climb in and out of equipment unassisted

• Effectively work at heights

• Walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift and balance

• Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

• Work safely in adverse weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, ice, mud, heat, etc.