Job Title: Crane Operator
Department: Project Execution
Reporting to: Construction Manager / Site Supervisor
Job Purpose and Objectives
The Crane Operator is responsible for the safe operation of crane equipment for material transport and safe discharge, assisting the operations team to ensure the project is executed within the approved schedule and according to project parameters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Operating crane equipment in accordance with crane manufactures specifications and in compliance with the company's standard operating procedures and policies.
• Complete lift plans and determine safe lifting capacities.
• Complete daily pre/post inspections and FLRA.
• Responsible for man basket setup, inspections, and operations.
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
• Participate in tailgate and operations meetings
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
• Assist other crew members on site with general tasks as required
• Providing slinging and rigging support if not directly operating
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following technical skills and knowledge.
• Hand and foot coordination: coordinate movements of hands and feet in order to guide very large machinery in tight places.
• Operation Monitoring: read gauges, dials, and other indicators, and adjust them as necessary.
• Troubleshooting: be able to detect and fix operating problems.
• Field Experience: A demonstrated understanding of shaft excavation is beneficial
Key Competencies
The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance.
Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. Able to learn and properly apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude, seeks to understand and problem solve, rather than point fingers. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Ability to perceive, interpret, and understand the emotions of others. Particularly in leadership roles, must display empathy and able to control their own emotions.
Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates, engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention, while inviting feedback. Keeps others appropriately informed. Demonstrates strong written, oral, and listening skills. Builds constructive working relationships with clients, departments, and employees to achieve mutual goals. Acts professionally and supportively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity, ambiguity, and risk. Analyzes components and recognizes interrelationships. Makes well-informed decisions based on data from various sources, considering facts, constraints, and consequences.
Self Management/Initiative: Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Manages own responses to feelings and actions. Uses introspection and self-evaluation to improve their own performance.
Innovation: Creates and introduces new ideas, methodologies, or processes/procedures that drive the business forward. Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
Integrity: Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct. Demonstrates selflessness of action by doing the right thing regardless of personal and professional consequences. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner without regard to pressure from other authorities. Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished.
Teamwork: Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments. Able to develop strong cooperative relationships with department heads.
Regulatory/Compliance: Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business. Maintains compliance around these regulations & laws and seeks guidance when unclear. This includes areas related to health & safety, environmental, employment law, client requirements, finance, engineering standards etc. Knowing your rights as a worker.
Physical Demand
• While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Computer / control station work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.
• Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Required to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside.
• Capability to work in confined spaces is required
• Working day and night shifts including holidays
• Pass pre-employment physical
Qualifications
• Education – An education / certification as a Journeyman Crane Operator
• Experience – At least 5 years of experience operating equipment
• Experience with Telescopic Crawler cranes
• Relevant work experience with Micro-tunneling and Shaft Sinking is a plus
The following safety tickets are required: (Bothar may assist with any required tickets to be on-site)
o WHIMIS, First Aid, CSTS or PCST, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Arrest / Fall Protection
Other Relevant Information
• This position is assigned to the Yard, and to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary, including night shifts based on project schedules.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)