Crane operator (Mobile/Crawler crane)

1. Daily work as crane driver/safety: Preparations:
- Checks his documents (planning instruction sheet, certificates, lifting plan, lifting charts, etc.), makes sure he understand and is able to apply these.
Driving:
- Drives from depot to project site on a correct way: is aware of permit itineraries, has no accidents, considers the roads and terrains, is able to find his route, ...

- Able to manoeuvre with a rear axle.
- Manoeuvres his crane in the correct position.

Positioning:
- Makes a correct estimation of the weight of the load (load + hook + chains).

- Erects/positions the crane correctly considering the load/order, as well as with regard to the initial position as to the position during the radius.
- Considers the pressure on the ground: pulls out and locks the outriggers, lays out the crane mats, controls the roadbed, levels the crane (wheels of the ground, mark off hoisting area, ...).

Lifting:
- Operates, under supervision of an experienced or senior crane operator, within his class of telescopic cranes with main boom only (no assembly, no jib) in a correct (conform constructor manual) and safe way.
- Hoists without damages.
- Lifts with three simultaneous movements.
Safety:
- Applies the safety rules (site ànd Sarens safety rules) and passes them on to co-workers, clients and suppliers.
- Spontaneously wears and takes care of the required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

- Correctly applies the HOLD-STOP procedure.
- Takes into account people and obstacles before and during lifting.
- Acts as an ambassador for the Sarens Company.

2.Maintenance:
- Keeps his crane neat.

- Greases and oils the crane as described in crane manual.
- Performs visual checks and inspections.
- Reports damages.
- Performs basic maintenance conform Sarens Fleet instructions.
- Able to assist a service technician at break downs.

- Fills in and passes maintenance checklists.

Secondary school (EQF level 3 or 4) in a technical education. or equivalent by experience.
> 3 years experience on telescopic cranes < 95 tons.
And
> 0,5 year experience on telescopic cranes 95 < x < 200 tons.
Local language (speaking, understanding, reading)
Able to use e-mail and internet.
Understands the computer system of the crane he works with. Knows the consequences of an action on it.

Legal requirements:

Medical certificate - Valid international passport
Safety certificate (e.g. VCA, UIC, CSCS, ...)
Rigging certificate.
Crane operator certificate (e.g. TCVT, CACES, …)
Fork Lift truck certificate.
Valid driver’s license type CE.

- Salary ( negotiable)
- Benefits and compensation standard
- Health care program
- Trainning program
- Other benefit

If interested please submit your resume by applying online.