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POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for controlling cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment, product and other large objects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

? Crane maintenance ? Demonstrate understanding of crane capacity and safe lifting practices ? Demonstrate understanding of product dunnage and stacking practices ? Knowledge and maintenance of yard location system ? May include general supervision of material handlers ? Conduct a pre-operational check on travel crane and perform cleaning/sanitization of cab daily ? Communicate with group leader and maintenance any concerns that may arise from inspection of Mi-Jack ? Operate travel crane in a safe manner following all safety guidelines and rules ? Work in conjunction with crew leader and ground men in safely setting product on trailer or in stacks on the yard. ? Assist with setting timbers on trailers or in stacks on the yard and rigging when needed ? Maintain travel crane in good clean condition and in operational mode and reporting maintenance needs when necessary ? Perform preventive maintenance of the crane ? Work as part of a team assisting others as needed ? Adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations ? Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

? This job has no supervisory duties ? Works on a team ? Has limited supervision, must work independently