Class A/Lg Crane Operator

Position:                    Class A - Certified Crane Operator 

Department(s):          Maintenance / New Construction / Well Abandonment

Class/Range:             $26.00 to $30

MUST HAVES: 

* Up to date resume showing Crane Operating experience 

* Class A California Driver's License

* Clean driving record

* Crane certification

* Safety Passport

* 2 to 4 years Oilfield experience 

Pre-Employment Requirements: All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol screen as a condition for employment. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified from further consideration. The candidate must also possess a current/valid California commercial driver’s license, current/valid NCCCO license, and be insurable through Company’s insurance carrier. 

Desired Industry Years Experience: 2 to  4+yrs experience in the oil and gas industry, building upon foundational skills to include tasks such as reach lift operation, excavation and trenching safety, fall protection, and working at heights.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare pre-trip vehicle inspection and complete prior to leaving the yard including checking all fluids, tires, lights and all signals as listed on pre-trip
• Ensure compliance of equipment (vehicle registration, fire extinguisher, etc.)
• Load Lifting and Rigging in a safe and appropriate manner conforming with all Federal & State regulations
• Follow all Company and customer policies and procedures
• Load and unload material
• Fill out or gather appropriate job permits and have the appropriate information and signatures for the specific job
• Develop and/or participate in developing JSA’s on job sites when working on location with crews
• Help to identify hazards on jobsites
• Participate in safe work, behavioral safety audits, and near hits
• Maintain constant awareness of the dangers associated with hazardous atmospheres
• Test job sites for immediate respiratory dangers such as H2S or oxygen deficient atmospheres and have knowledge how to read a monitor
• Learn proper use and maintenance of various tools e.g. basic hand tools, lifting, rigging and binding equipment, shovels, slings etc.
• Perform tasks assigned by Crew Lead or Foreman
• Dig ditches and stand fire watch
• Buff and grind as needed by the assigned welder
• Assist in cleaning worksites during and after the workday is over
• High Risk Tasks including but not limited to excavation and trenching competent person, confined space entrant, confined space attendant, working under air and more
• Operate Equipment such as a reach lift, aerial lift and other equipment as necessary

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Must demonstrate competency of crane operations
• Must demonstrate knowledge of how to calculate load weights
• Must demonstrate knowledge of proper rigging and utilization for lifts
• Knowledge and experience level to perform all job duties
• Ability and knowledge to assess site and task specific hazards and apply appropriate mitigations
• Ability to communicate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and write in English
• Know how to use gas monitors
• Basic knowledge of vehicles and valid California driver’s license
• Multi-tasking skills to accomplish various duties
• Hold and maintain a current/valid California commercial driver’s license 
• Hold and maintain a current Oilfield Hazard Awareness “Passport Card”
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Communication and Leadership qualities

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