Tower Crane Operator

Description:

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

Qualified tower crane operators will be capable of working at heights and safely operating tower cranes under diverse work conditions, project locations, and work schedules as business dictates. The qualified tower crane operator will be required to comply with the ASME B30.3 and B30.29 qualifications and Conduct of Operators and Operating Practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Requirements:

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

The qualified operator will be required to provide and maintain NCCCO Tower Crane Operator Certification or equivalent from another accredited certification agency and to furnish satisfactory evidence of qualifications and experience. The qualified operator must also complete an evaluation on the type and model of tower crane they are operating.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS PER B30.3 and B30.29:

1) vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses. 2) ability to distinguish colors, regardless of position, if color differentiation is required. 3) adequate hearing to meet operational demands, with or without hearing aid. 4) sufficient strength, endurance, agility, coordination, and speed of reaction to meet the operation demands. 5) depth perception, field of vision, reaction time, manual dexterity, coordination, and no tendencies to dizziness or similar undesirable characteristics to meet the operational demands. 6) a negative result for a substance abuse test. The level of testing will be determined by the standard practice for the industry where the crane is employed and this test shall be confirmed by a recognized laboratory service. 7) no evidence of having physical defects or emotional instability that could render a hazard to the operator or others, or that in the opinion of the medical authority could interfere with the operator’s performance. If evidence of this nature is found, it may be sufficient cause for disqualification. 8) no evidence of being subject to seizures or loss of physical control that cannot be controlled with medication; such evidence shall be sufficient reason for disqualification. Specialized medical tests may be required to determine these conditions.