Direct Hire Buck Hoist Elevator Operator

DES MOINES, IA 50310

Job Description A Buck Hoist Operator safely controls and maintains temporary construction elevators (buck hoists). Their primary responsibility is to transport workers, tools, and heavy materials vertically across multi-story building projects, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety guidelines and conducting routine equipment inspections.

Requirements Equipment Operation:

Operate power-driven hoisting cables or rack-and-pinion elevator systems to smoothly lift and lower loads.

Safety Inspections:

Conduct rigorous pre-operational safety checks daily, verifying doors, limit switches, and emergency brakes function properly.

Load Management:

Monitor load capacities to prevent dangerous overloading of personnel and heavy materials.

Coordination:

Communicate via two-way radio with ground crews, site supervisors, and project managers to maintain efficient material and personnel flow.

Basic Maintenance:

Perform light mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance on the hoist machinery.