Equipment Operator Conventional to 200 Ton

OVERVIEW:

Operates conventional lift crane up to a capacity of 200 tons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NA

EDUCATION:

Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels; be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written; and pass a craft-specific test.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of four (4) years as a Heavy Equipment Operator in refinery chemical, petrochemical or similar plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein. Must know how to perform the work described herein. Must work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifictions, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings, read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test. Requires current valid driver's license and three (3) years clear driving history. Must pass specific Operator Certification Test at jobsite.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

U.S. Citizenship required

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please use bulleted list)

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, manuever in tight working quarters; and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities. Must be medically cleared for respirator usage. Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants. This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.