Crane Operator

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Tuscaloosa
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

th Street Tuscaloosa Alabama 35 Why Valmont
Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.Job Summary: Operate mechanical boom and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products.Basic Qualifications (Required for job):

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with other using the spoken word.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.Preferred Qualifications (Optional):One-year prior overhead crane experience preferred.Essential Functions/Duties:
  • Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities in order to prevent overload.
  • Move levers and turn dials to operate cranes for lifting, moving, and placing loads.
  • Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear.
  • Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories in order to prevent malfunctions and damage.
  • Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
  • A thorough knowledge of rigging and moving procedures and practices are essential to ensure safety and quality of product.
  • Must be able to perform the requirements of the job, which include lifting, bending, walking and working overhead.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor and leaders.
  • Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors, which conform to all Valmont safety policy and procedures.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities in this position.Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email .

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