CRANE OPERATER

00002 Granite Construction Company - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

11-50 employees

About the position

The Crane Operator position at Granite Construction involves operating a crane to lift and move building materials, contributing to various construction projects. This role emphasizes on-the-job training and requires adherence to safety standards while executing lift plans and responding to hand signals or radio commands from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lift plan.
• Operate crane to lift and move building materials from ground areas to trucks or other structures.
• Push or pull levers on control console to control crane movement.
• Control crane movement in response to hand signals or radio commands.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Proper crane certification is required.
• Appropriate training and experience in crane operation.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Good safety habits in a construction environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and exposure in the construction industry.