Red Seal Crane Operator

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Overview

Keller Foundations Ltd. has built a solid reputation throughout Canada as an industry leader in providing innovative, comprehensive, ground engineering solutions. We take pride in providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. Keller offers a challenging and rewarding business atmosphere to those who value teamwork, integrity, and diversity. We actively encourage our employees to contribute their diverse strengths to the team. We recognize the individual needs of our staff while supporting and assisting them to reach their full potential.

Keller is one of the largest geotechnical construction companies in Canada, offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth. We are actively searching for a Red Seal Crane Operator in Winnipeg, MB. Crane operators must be willing and able to travel to construction sites around Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Perform the functions required utilizing friction/mechanical and hydraulic cranes with/without a third line.
• Read and understand the operator's manual for the crane being operated.
• Read and understand the crane load chart.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) when on jobsite at all times.
• Adhere to and help enforce all safety requirements, especially those related to the crane and all attached equipment to include the power unit and related drilling equipment.
• Understand and use the standard hand signals for the operation of a crane.
• Move crane only with the assistance of specified crane ground guides. Under no circumstances will a company-owned and/or rented crane be moved without an approved ground guide.
• Inspect crane and related equipment for operational and safety factors, noting/correcting and notifying the Jobsite Supervisor of any problems or deficiencies.
• Clean and lubricate crane (to include greasing undercarriage and ALL grease points, adding all engine fluids and power unit fluids) daily as per crane operator's manual and specifications.
• Immediately report any equipment damage or deficiencies to the Jobsite Supervisor.
• Assist with crane-related activities, such as rebar cage placement in piles.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Training and previous field experience required.
• Red Seal endorsement required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Applicants must possess the skills to work safely and efficiently at all times, be drug-free, maintain reliable transportation to and from the jobsite, and have valid identification. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Additional Information

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity