Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: This is an entry-level role designed to provide hands-on experience and comprehensive training under the guidance of experienced operators. This is a three year nationally recognized training program and is registered with the Florida Dept. of Education.
Essential Functions:
- Assist experienced operators in the setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Learn and follow safety protocols, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Perform basic tasks such as loading materials, monitoring equipment, and reporting any operational issues.
- Participate in training sessions to develop technical skills and knowledge related to equipment operation.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and support project objectives.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience operating heavy machinery, preferably cranes.
- NCCCO Crane Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Physical Requirements:
- Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.
- Work is performed in a standard construction environment with prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 100 pounds at times. May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme noise and physical harm in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes.
- Ability to pass DOT pre-placement physical and physical capacities exam.
Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Sims Crane & Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and age.