Heavy Equipment/Crane Operator R D Maintenance Services, Inc

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0 Tuscaloosa, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Construction material handling Load securing rigging method Crane Certification CDL A Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Math Crane hoisting operations Maintenance records management Construction material transportation Safety equipment Construction grading Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description Job Description:

Heavy Equipment/Mobile Crane Operator Black Warrior

• Tombigbee Waterway Project (Tuscaloosa AL) R D Maintenance Services, Inc. provides operations and maintenance services on U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects throughout the southeast
• since 1980. We are the Operations and Maintenance Contractor for the Black Warrior
• Tombigbee Waterway Project providing machinery and facility maintenance and repair on several hundred miles of waterway and 9 locks/dams/spillways on the system.

R D is an EEO Employer.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Operates heavy equipment (dozer, loader, excavator, grader, and hydraulic rough terrain crane, etc.) to perform or assist in maintenance, repair, construction, or installation work. Operates and maintains equipment of heavy weight and complexity. Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in proper working condition.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Operates a variety of heavy equipment including dozer, loader, excavator, and grader. Operate mobile, hydraulic rough terrain crane (30-50 ton RT

• onshore or barge-mounted) when required by the project.

Transports equipment and supplies to and from work sites. Responds to after hour emergencies. Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as checking air, oil, water and other fluids. Uses hand and power tools. Grades roads; Repairs drainage/spoil/disposal areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles, methods, standard practices, rigging, and techniques for heavy equipment operation. NCCCO Certified (or willing and capable of attaining certification for 30/50-Ton RT crane) and ability to properly calculate lifting capacities, deductions, and center of gravities. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and safe operations. Ability to plan and schedule multiple tasks and effectively prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; analyze and solve problems; make decisions; exercise good judgment; perform well under pressure; adapt well to change. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must have knowledge of manufacturer load charts, how to interpret/apply them, and mathematical ability to perform required measurements and calculations. Ability to demonstrate overall safe work behavior; including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED. Must have five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator. NCCCO Certified (or willingness/ability to obtain certification) for 30/50-Ton hydraulic RT Crane. Must be able to plan and execute all crane lift operations including material/equipment/personnel lifts. Must possess a valid Alabama Class A driver's license. Must have knowledge of applicable crane operation load requirements and mathematical ability to perform required calculations. Ability to demonstrate overall safe work behavior; including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Maintains various records related to work orders and assigned activities. Required to successfully complete background check, MVR, and drug/alcohol screenings. Overtime occasionally during regular work schedule; Significant overtime during lock closures or dam/spillway repairs (Days to weeks)

• typically once annually but may be less or more.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking and standing; frequent seated and standing equipment operation. Often lifts/carries up to 20 pounds with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds; occasional pulling up to 100 pounds. Occasional climbing ladders and working at heights. Frequent use of power and hand tools. Frequent use of arms and legs to operate machine controls. Frequent balancing, kneeling, reaching (full range) bending, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling and twisting; occasional crawling and reaching; working in cramped and confined spaces; frequent climbing up/down to operator station.

BENEFITS

Company Paid 401K Contribution. Paid Employee Health insurance. Employee Life insurance. Paid Vacation & Sick Leave. 11 Paid Holidays. Safety Award Program.