OPERATOR

Job Summary:

Operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products. Maintain and monitor machine to make sure it functions properly. Understanding of how operated machine works. Conduct quality checks periodically.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate and drive up to (and possibly over) 250-ton cranes with boom dollies as well as experience driving tractor-trailers.
• Operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products. Maintain and monitor machine to make sure it functions properly. Understanding of how operated machine works. Conduct quality checks periodically.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to handle confidential matters with maximum discretion.
• Ability to serve as a consultant on strategic and operational matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the company and employees.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adjust to quickly changing circumstances.
• Superior time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with company’s HRIS (ADP) and talent management software and systems.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating heavy machinery, preferably cranes.

Working Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Requires NCCCO crane certification, Class A CDL.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.
• Work is performed in a standard construction environment with prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 100 pounds at times. May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme noise and physical harm in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Ability to pass DOT pre-placement physical and physical capacities exam.

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.