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Job Summary
Operate lattice boom crawler crane and perform other tasks on bridge construction jobsites. Work 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday at bridge construction jobsites generally in southwest Iowa.
Essential Functions
- Attend work as scheduled
- Get along with others
- Follow company handbooks and other instructions
- Use and care for tools, equipment and materials
- Read and understand equipment manuals
Specific Duties
- Assemble and disassemble equipment at the job site
- Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions or damage, fill out reports documenting both
- Determine the suitability of the supporting ground and surface for loads
- Operate the crane skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations
- Use a drag bucket, clam bucket, vibratory driver and extractor, auger, frostball
- Lift rebar, lumber, beams, concrete and other items associated with bridge construction
- Drive piling, using a variety of devices (drop or diesel hammer)
- Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures
- Read and understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels
- Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
- Operate other equipment and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education
- High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- 3 years lattice boom experience preferred
- Valid crane operator certification
Physical
- Valid crane operator medical examiner certificate
- Good corrected vision (distance at least 20/40, 70° field of vision) and hearing (no loss > 40 decibels)
- Do not require insulin for control of diabetes
- No medical history or diagnosis that would interfere with the ability to control a crane safely
- Dexterous use of hands and feet
- Climb in and out of equipment unassisted
- Effectively work at heights
- Walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift and balance
- Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Work safely in adverse weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, ice, mud, heat, etc.
Benefits
- Medical with prescription (company pays 85% of premium for employee only and 75% of family plans)
- Dental
- Life
- Short-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Pay
- Per diem (when working more than 50 miles from home)
- Hotel (when working more than 80 miles from home)
- On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities
Career Path
Start your career here and join the other 95% of our skilled employees who have been trained and promoted from laborers to carpenters or operators, to leadmen and superintendents during their time with A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
General Information
Job Type: Permanent, travel with the crew to the next project once the current project is complete.
Wages: $34.00/hour