Brown & Root Industrial Services, Llc
Provides integrated industrial services including engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance.
Crane Operator
Operates and maintains cranes to lift, move, and place materials safely on construction sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The operator runs various power‑driven machinery to move dirt or other materials. Equipment may include backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, draglines, front‑end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, dump trucks, and similar machines. The role requires setting up and operating the equipment safely and efficiently. • 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; performs other duties as required. • Observes load hook up and determines safety of load. • Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. • Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism. • 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
- ▸crane control
- ▸load inspection
- ▸maintenance checks
- ▸material handling
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area. They must understand common concepts, practices, and procedures and follow instructions and established guidelines. Work is performed under direct supervision with limited independent judgment, reporting to a supervisor or manager. The position has physical demands such as standing, walking, and sitting for most of the shift, lifting and carrying loads up to 10 lb, and pushing or pulling forces up to 50 ft‑lb. Frequent activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering. The effort levels are indicated by symbols: occasional (O), frequent (F), and constant (C).
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸prior experience
- ▸direct supervision
- ▸physical demands
- ▸lifting
- ▸standing
Benefits
The company offers competitive lifestyle benefits, including 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. Career advancement is supported through professional training and development.
Work Environment
Field