Crane Operator Hydraulic

  • GULF COPPER & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
  • Port Arthur, Texas
  • Full Time
Salary Confidential

Position range in Jefferson County $21.18 - $35.70 Per hour

Crane Operator Hydraulic

GULF COPPER & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Occupation: Crane and Tower Operators

Location: Port Arthur, TX - 77642

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16901813

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/4/2025

Updated: 8/7/2025

Expires: 9/3/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID: 173498

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School

Experience

12 Month(s)

Age

18 and up

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

Benefits

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Position Details

Position:

Posted:

Crane Operator Hydraulic

Project Location: Port Arthur, TX

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Operate assigned equipment safely and in accordance with good industry practices.

Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.

Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.

Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.

Inspect ground conditions and set up accurately.

Manipulate cables, chains, shackles, and other equipment.

Have the knowledge on when to use soft slings, chains, and wire ropes.

Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.

Ascend and work at heights up to 100 feet.

Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.

Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.

Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.

Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.

Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.

Required Education & Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.

Or three - five years of heavy equipment operation.

NCCCO or NCCER Preferred

Trained/Certified in Crane Signals

Knowledge of communicating through radios.

Working Conditions:

Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.

May work around fumes, odors, chemicals, and dust.

Traverse and negotiate gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.

Enter and work in Operator's cab and similar confined spaces.

Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

Traverse and negotiate uneven surfaces.

Must wear PPE when necessary.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

American and Manatewok cranes ranging from 40 to 150 tons.

Special Skills:

Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.

Perform basic mathematical functions.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

High performance and a strong team player.

Commitment to company values and safety program.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.

*Descriptions followed by an asterisk indicate daily or more frequent responsibilities.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email:.... If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail:....

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Job ID: 488844097
Originally Posted on: 8/9/2025

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