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Traylor Bros., Inc. Crane Operator in Trinidad, Texas
Crane Operator Opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!
Traylor Bros., Inc. is a highly-respected heavy civil construction company working on some of the biggest, most technically challenging bridge, marine, and underground jobs in North America. William F. Traylor founded Traylor Bros. in 1946, finding success by taking on - and succeeding with - extremely challenging projects. His combination of honesty, courage and innovative abilities are the traits that embody the firm to this day.
What makes us different?
Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.
Our Core Values:
Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.
People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.
Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.
Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.
Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.
Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.
Required Skills
The following tasks are performed by Crane Operators:
Operate cranes, cherry pickers, or other moving equipment to lift and move loads, such as machinery or bulk materials
Inspects cables and grappling devices for wear, and installs or replaces cables
Directs helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under crane when lifting loads
Loads and unloads bundles from trucks, barges, and trains, using moving equipment
Inspects and compares load weights with lifting capacity to ensure against overload
Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanisms, such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices
Read load charts
Performs other related duties as required
The following knowledge is required to skillfully perform the job of Crane Operator:
Must be a Certified Crane Operator and able to provide proof of certification
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and/or federal laws
The following skills are required to perform the job of Crane Operator:
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform a job
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what type of maintenance is needed
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
Determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
Conducting tests and inspections of work to evaluate quality or performance
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes
Ability to operate a two-way radio
The following physical demands are required to perform the job of Crane Operator:
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to the exact position
Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
Occasional climbing of ladders
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
Occasional lifting between 50 to 100 pounds
Occasional repetitive use of non-powered hand tools
Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
Constant sitting
Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
Frequent work in dusty environments
Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
Work variable hours including overtime hours as needed
Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.
Required Experience