Crane Operator at Sterling Construction Company, Inc. – Denver, Colorado

Crane Operator responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Proficiently manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Uses critical lift plan checklist and signs off on completion.
• Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: Depth perception and eye-hand coordination are critical.
• Winning attitude!
• Follows safety procedures, identifies unsafe practices, and safely operates and properly maintains Company equipment.
• Promotes the values and practices of the Company, and works within a team environment.
• Accurately and thoroughly performs the job.
• Uses creativity and imagination to develop new ideas and/or solves problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 5 years of Crane Operating Experience
• NCCCO Certification for hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons required.
• NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Truck Cranes up to 150 tons is strongly preferred.
• NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes up to 120 tons is strongly preferred.
• RLW Certification required.
• Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Willing to do laborer work
• Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.