Crane Operator

The Tunneling Company offers a range of fit-to-purpose tunneling solutions, including: Microtunneling, Guided Boring, Down-the-Hole Hammer, Auger Boring, Pipe Ramming and more. We manage the entire process from pre-planning and design through to construction.

We are currently seeking a skilled and driven 100t RT Crane Operator to join the team. This position will report to the Field Supervisor and to the Operations Manager and is primarily based out of Calgary, AB with travel opportunities around the AB & BC area.  

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure a safe work environment for our people, clients, subcontractors, and the public.
• Safely operate cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials.
• Operate and assemble cranes according to owner and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform pre-operational inspection/ preventative maintenance on equipment according to owner and manufacturer specifications.
• Report defects or needed repairs immediately to supervisor.
• Record all details of inspections, maintenance and other work done on the crane while in the field in the machine's log book.
• Calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• Read and understand load charts and operate cranes within the specified chart.
• Communicate effectively with crew via hand signals and radio communications.
• Advise workers of potential hazards within the jobsite.
• Participate in safety management system by joining meetings, completing FLHAs and Hazard IDs
• Perform labour duties and assist in drilling activities when required.

Experience and Training Requirements

Required

• Valid Class 5 Driver Licence with a clean drivers abstract & reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to various job sites across AB & BC and work out of town for 24 days at a time
• A personal cell phone to use third party applications to fill out company related forms such as inspection reports, FLHAs, Hazard IDs and timesheets
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to employment
• Possess Level A or B, or Provincial Red Seal Certification

Asset

• Experience specific to 100t RT cranes, preferably TADANO
• Safety tickets including but not limited to Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED, H2S Alive, Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) and Confined Space Entry & Monitor
• 2+ years experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) / Pipeline Construction industry

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well with others as well as independently.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Perform moderately heavy physical labour under all types of outdoor weather conditions.
• Follow oral and written instructions; record and maintain accurate records.
• Learn and follow all safe work practices.

Additional Information:

• Full Time Temporary Position
• Wage: $45-50 / hour depending on experience and certification level
• 8 – 12 hour shifts with frequent OT and weekends
• Both day and night shift