Brown & Root Industrial Services, Llc
Provides integrated industrial services including engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance.
Crane Operator
Operates and maintains cranes and related heavy equipment on construction sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves operating a range of power-driven machinery used to move dirt and other materials. Equipment may include backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, draglines, front-end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, dump trucks, and similar machines. The operator must follow established guidelines and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation. • Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. • Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner. • Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment. • Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed. • May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surfaces. • May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation. • May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs. • Observes and complies with all safety and project rules. • Observes load hook-up and determines safety of load. • Manipulates crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. • Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanisms. • Inspects crane for defective parts, documents, and notifies the supervisor of defects or malfunctions. • Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. • Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment. • May be required to interpret load charts.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸machine settings
- ▸crane control
- ▸load handling
- ▸routine maintenance
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, along with relevant field experience. They must possess knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures, and rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines. Work is performed under immediate supervision with limited independent judgment, typically reporting to a supervisor or manager. The position demands physical capabilities such as standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 10 lb, and handling forces up to 50 ft‑lb. Additional requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering, with varying frequency indicated by symbols (NP, O, F, C).
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸field experience
- ▸supervision
- ▸physical demands
- ▸lifting 10lb
- ▸climbing
Benefits
The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. Professional training and development opportunities support career advancement.
Work Environment
Field