Job Description

Job Location: Columbia Lexington - Lexington, SC 29073,

Position Type: Full Time, Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC.

Location: Supporting both Columbia/Lexington & North Augusta, SC

***Candidate MUST live within or either both Columbia/Lexington & North Augusta, SC area

Summary: The position ensures and promotes Safety First, along with holding safety meetings for the employee(s) at the facility and in the field. Maintain customer focus while following all State and Federal laws. Follows Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC. and our customers’ safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Must have the ability to communicate Safety policies with the Customer and Southway employee(s) before and during the job task.
• Performs field audits at our customers job site for proper setup of the crane and equipment.
• Verifies proper rigging and techniques are being utilized during the lift.
• Audits Southway Operator, Rigger, and Signal Person for company issued credentials.
• Audits the Quarterly log (slings, shackles, and chains) for each crane.
• Audits the Southway Driver of the semi-truck for proper inspection logs and logbooks.
• Monitors/inspects crane, semi-truck, pick-up trucks, and/or trailers for tire wear and vehicle inspection reports.
• Must be able to perform Crane Operator and Rigging assessments on Southway employee(s), record information, and send reports to Branch office.
• Must be able to perform driving assessments on all Southway employee(s).
• Must be able to investigate, interview, and record information on all Near Misses and Incidents.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the crane’s owner and operation manual.
• Understands and is able to recognize proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Safety operations.
• BS in Health and Safety related discipline preferred.

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple daily tasks and work within tight deadlines.
• Must be able to perform Crane Operator and Rigging assessments on Southway employee(s), record information, and send reports to Branch office.
• Must be able to perform driving assessments on all Southway employee(s).
• Must be able to investigate, interview, and record information on all Near Misses and Incidents.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the crane’s owner and operation manual.
• Understands and is able to recognize proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.

Qualifications: Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Safety operations.
• BS in Health and Safety related discipline preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Able to prioritize and coordinate multiple daily tasks and work within tight deadlines.