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Crane Operator II (over 150t)

Min Experience

5 years

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street. 

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.  


POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The Crane Operator II (above 150 tons) is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by operating Lattice boom cranes and/or hydraulic boom cranes as required and directed by Project Supervision.      

LOCATION 

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Operate lattice boom or Hydraulic crane above 150 tons.
  2. Read and understand lift plans and always adhere to the lift plan.
  3. Daily inspections and complete inspection report that will be reviewed and actioned by the Crane Superintendent 
  4. Candidates should be flexible if they have experience in different cranes, there may be instances where the operator will be expected to run a different crane. 
  5. Perform all tasks efficiently and safely.
  6. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

  1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
  2. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
  3. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
  4. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
  5. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, as needed, to best serve the business operations. In addition, it may include ability to work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays. 
  6. Ability to operate other heavy equipment.
  7. Ability to operate machinery using throttles, switches, levers, etc.
  8. Ability to maintain a National Crane Certification (NCCCO or NCCER).

QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, the Crane Operator II (above 150 tons) must have a National Crane Certification (NCCCO or NCCER) that is good along with 5+ years of relevant crane operating Crane over 150t capacity. Experience driving concrete piles is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Select one of the following for the each of the items listed below: 

  • N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
  • O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
  • F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day. 
  • C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.




Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.  




About the company

Designs and constructs the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project.