Job Description

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do.

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement by keeping Harper equipment safe and maintained. The Operator will move the crane via levers, foot pedals, and dials as well as clean, lubricate and perform operator-level repairs to their cranes. They must constantly inspect the crane cables and hooks for wear and immediately replace worn parts. The Operator ensures that weight loads and lifting capacities are not exceeded. The Operator will also complete other tasks assigned by the Lifting Superintendent. *Applicants MUST have NCCCO credentials with TLL and LBC designations.

Essential Functions

• Operate crane with no supervision.
• Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Check fluid levels, tires, and running light operation each morning.
• Inspect cranes for safety issues daily with Procore.
• Determine if any crane parts are malfunctioning.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites, industrial facilities, and rental locations.
• Place cribbing and outrigger pads to prevent tipping when making any lift and ensure that it is secure to crane before leaving.
• Move levers and/or pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Join boom sections together to extend or modify boom for high lifting.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Operate crane according to signals from signal person.
• Follow directions carefully with complete understanding of crane operations.

Competencies:

• Must use Procore software for daily safety reporting and timecard entry.
• Ability to handle the job duties while maintaining safety, high-quality standards and strict project schedule.
• Capable of independent judgment and decision making within established guidelines.
• Ability to work well with others; team player.
• A Can-Do attitude; must accept change often.

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Exposure to weather, heat, loud noises, etc. is expected.

Physical Demands: Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project, and the Operator must be able to inspect all ongoing crane activities over the duration of the assigned project. This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy, but help is always available with heavier loads. The Operator must be able to perform inspections for quality, consistency and completeness of work regarding assigned equipment.

Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices on an as-needed basis. The Operator will be assigned a company-owned vehicle to perform duties and must possess a valid state-issued license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and adherence to our company Driving and Truck Policy.

Education and Experience

• MUST have NCCCO credentials with TLL and LBC
• Procore software (preferred).

Benefits

• Overtime after 40 hours worked.
• Per diem paid for days worked.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.