Crane Operator

Location: North Platte, NE

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.

To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Operates a lattice and hydraulic telescoping boom-type crane, crawler-type, and/or hydraulic rough-terrain crane to hoist and move
materials, drive piling, and perform other related operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Observe safety procedures, report safety hazards, and use equipment and materials properly
• Safely operate cranes, heavy equipment and vehicles within scope of assigned work
• Operate crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions
• Perform daily inspections of crane, rigging, and associated equipment; participation in critical lift planning
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, such as inspecting, lubricating, cleaning, and maintaining equipment
• Operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks
• Work closely with other employees to perform a variety of tasks required to complete assigned projects

Education

• Current National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Mobile Crane Operator Certification, or the ability to become certified required
• Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required
• Class A CDL with endorsements and valid medical card preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Skills

• Two or more years of experience in operation of fixed and mobile cranes; experience operating Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) required; experience operating Telescopic Boom - Swing Cab (TLL) preferred
• Previous experience in bridge construction and pile driving preferred

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to make signal gestures, and move or manipulate objects
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Frequently required to walk across uneven terrain; sit; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand/work on feet for long periods
• Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust, loud noise, fuel, oil, chemicals, and adverse weather conditions
• Work involves varying hours, including nights/weekends; travel with overnight stays away from home required

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, please click here to view the EEO document.

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