Crane Operator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Curtis Drilling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries, company paid insurance benefits, 401K, bonus program, sick and paid vacation. At Curtis Drilling we are constantly seeking to hire honest, dedicated, hardworking individuals who are looking for a career in the foundation drilling and earth retention industry.

We primarily work in Southern California, however, our work typically requires travel throughout that area and often further during the week. If these principles interest you and you are looking for a company dedicated to providing a safe work environment, we invite you to consider a career at Curtis Drilling. Curtis Drilling is a non-union employer.

Although we may not currently have openings for the positions posted below, we are always looking for experienced people to join the Curtis Drilling team as they fit depending on qualifications and current workload.

Job Description:

Operate hydraulic track, rough terrain crane, or lattice boom crawler for loading materials, machines, or placement of various sized steel cages and steel beams as needed.

Duties:

• Daily checks of annual and quad certification
• Daily inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Determines load weights: includes checking weights against lifting capacities; works to prevent equipment overload.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Uses critical lift plan checklist and signs off on completion.
• Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, operating and /or safety manuals, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in several diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily, and with a teamwork attitude.

Certificate Requirements:

CCO Certified Crane Operator. Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test.

Education Requirements:

High School

Experience Requirements:

1 year min of crane operating experience. Knowledge of construction practices in the foundation drilling industry. Ability to perform light maintenance on crane equipment is an advantage.