Crane Operator - Jacksonville, FL

Wharton-Smith, Inc. currently has immediate openings in the Jacksonville, FL area for a Crane Operator position.

We offer a competitive salary and field benefits.

Operates equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, cranes, excavators for use in foundations and pipe laying by performing the following duties:

Duties:

• Fastens attachments to equipment with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to equipment to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Operates the backhoe/excavator in a smooth control manner.  Dig pipe trenches and structure excavations by removing earth and properly sloping. the sides of the excavations to protect employees from cave-in
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Crane operators must be able to read the load charts and figure the proper configuration of the crane to safely make the required lift.  Written exam required.
• Crane operator must be certified. 

Qualifications:    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prefer High School diploma and on-the-job training
• 3+ Years experience.

Recruiting Disclaimer:

• Job seekers should be aware of potential job scams. Wharton-Smith will not ask candidates to pay money upfront or provide banking information during the interview process. We will not ask a candidate to pay a fee for a background check, or to purchase work-at-home equipment or materials prior to starting work. We require a face-to-face interview with candidates before we make a job offer. For more information, please go to the Federal Trade Commission