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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $40k - $79k Per Year
Crane Operator - Nationwide Traveling
Koppers Inc.
Occupation: Crane and Tower Operators
Location: Kansas City, MO - 64118
Positions available: 1
Job #: REQ02353-1MO
Source: FileImport - Koppers Inc.
Posted: 5/13/2025
Expires: 11/9/2025
Web Site: diversityjobs.com
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
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Job Description
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Compensation
The starting wage for this role will be between $75,000 and $100,000 per year (based on hourly wage and overtime) to commensurate with experience. Our lodging allowance is $735 per work week and will be paid according to policy guidelines.
BenefitsKoppers Railroad Structures offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Plan with company match
Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts
Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
Paid Short Term Disability Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program Incentives
Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, vehicles, and transportation
Responsibilities
Perform Crane Operation and assist with general repair and or construction of railroad bridges throughout the United States and Canada. This position requires 100% travel throughout the United States. Great advancement opportunities that are based on knowledge, capabilities and desire for advancement, not limited by a specific period of time.
Complete daily DOT logs, crane inspection, truck inspection and required weekly reports.
Read and understand crane operator manual for safe crane operation.
Read load charts and operate within the capacity of the charts.
Must be able to use proper rigging and hand signals when making a lift, do not exceed weight limits as posted on load charts.
Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly crane inspections.
Operate rail gear properly.
Perform scheduled maintenance on crane, truck and hi-rails as required.
Keep truck organized and the interior and exterior clean.
Must be qualified in Level II track Worker Safety.
Must be able to communicate with boom truck trainer, Foreman, and Manager Fleet.
Assist in general labor duties, including removing steel rivets, tighten structural steel bolts, remove existing structural steel, hang scaffolding, paint steel, assist in replacement of bridge timbers, ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain, drive spikes and drift pins with maul, dig using hand shovel, drill holes in existing or new timber and work at heights.
Operate a jack hammer, rock drill, pneumatic chipper and other power tools to assist in the repair of concrete structures.
Operate " drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, magnetic drill, torch and chain saw.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience with heavy physical labor
Exposure to heights.
Experience in operating hydraulic cranes
Ability to read and interpret load charts.
NCCCO Certification preferred
Heavy equipment operation including excavator, skid steer, forklift, and grapple truck preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Regulations
Possess a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes
Must pass company knowledge test, road test, and have favorable driving record in order to qualify for Company Operator's Permit
Other Requirements
Knowledge in different types of bridge construction, the structural significance of their components and methods of repair is preferred.
Ability to successfully complete gas mask, lead exposure, respirator usage and Fall Protection training programs.
Must be able to travel 80% of the time.
Physical Demands
This position involves heavy physical work with lifting up to 70 pounds.
Ability to ...For full information see follow application link.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.
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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $40k - $79k Per Year
Crane Operator - Nationwide Traveling
Koppers Inc.
Occupation: Crane and Tower Operators
Location: Kansas City, MO - 64118
Positions available: 1
Job #: REQ02353-1MO
Source: FileImport - Koppers Inc.
Posted: 5/13/2025
Expires: 11/9/2025
Web Site: diversityjobs.com
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Work Onsite
Full Time
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
Compensation
The starting wage for this role will be between $75,000 and $100,000 per year (based on hourly wage and overtime) to commensurate with experience. Our lodging allowance is $735 per work week and will be paid according to policy guidelines.
BenefitsKoppers Railroad Structures offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the following:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Plan with company match
Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Bereavement Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Travel Assistance Program, to encourage work/life balance through personal travel accounts
Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Dependent)
Paid Short Term Disability Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program Incentives
Company provided PPE, equipment, tooling, vehicles, and transportation
Responsibilities
Perform Crane Operation and assist with general repair and or construction of railroad bridges throughout the United States and Canada. This position requires 100% travel throughout the United States. Great advancement opportunities that are based on knowledge, capabilities and desire for advancement, not limited by a specific period of time.
Complete daily DOT logs, crane inspection, truck inspection and required weekly reports.
Read and understand crane operator manual for safe crane operation.
Read load charts and operate within the capacity of the charts.
Must be able to use proper rigging and hand signals when making a lift, do not exceed weight limits as posted on load charts.
Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly crane inspections.
Operate rail gear properly.
Perform scheduled maintenance on crane, truck and hi-rails as required.
Keep truck organized and the interior and exterior clean.
Must be qualified in Level II track Worker Safety.
Must be able to communicate with boom truck trainer, Foreman, and Manager Fleet.
Assist in general labor duties, including removing steel rivets, tighten structural steel bolts, remove existing structural steel, hang scaffolding, paint steel, assist in replacement of bridge timbers, ascend and descend slopes with rough terrain, drive spikes and drift pins with maul, dig using hand shovel, drill holes in existing or new timber and work at heights.
Operate a jack hammer, rock drill, pneumatic chipper and other power tools to assist in the repair of concrete structures.
Operate " drill and generator, impact wrench, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, magnetic drill, torch and chain saw.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience with heavy physical labor
Exposure to heights.
Experience in operating hydraulic cranes
Ability to read and interpret load charts.
NCCCO Certification preferred
Heavy equipment operation including excavator, skid steer, forklift, and grapple truck preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Regulations
Possess a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes
Must pass company knowledge test, road test, and have favorable driving record in order to qualify for Company Operator's Permit
Other Requirements
Knowledge in different types of bridge construction, the structural significance of their components and methods of repair is preferred.
Ability to successfully complete gas mask, lead exposure, respirator usage and Fall Protection training programs.
Must be able to travel 80% of the time.
Physical Demands
This position involves heavy physical work with lifting up to 70 pounds.
Ability to ...For full information see follow application link.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.
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Job ID: 486972706
Originally Posted on: 7/26/2025
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