Digger Derrick Operator ALS

Brand: American Lighting and Signalization

Location: Tifton, GA, United States

Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Requisition Number:

Description

Job Title: Digger Derrick Operator

We are currently seeking a Digger Derrick operator to assist with lifting and moving materials around construction sites, attaching loads to hoists and cranes, and safely removing them.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

• Retirement plan

• Company-provided life insurance

• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options

• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs

• Long-term disability

• Pre-paid legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform rigging and crane operations to lift or move materials, machines, or products to install roadside and overhead signs.

• Ensure all materials are firmly secured and all parts of the truck are compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Transfer loads to construction sites and discharge safely.

• Completing thorough load checks before leaving for job sites.

• Complete required logs, crane inspection, truck inspection, and reports.

• Read load charts and operate within the capacity of the charts.

• Interact with various levels of personnel, including Managers, Technicians, Coordinators, and Maintenance staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Ability to identify types of rigging hardware to determine their capacities and intended useability.

• Must be proficient in verbal and written English.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• 12+ months minimum experience operating a Digger Derrick is preferred.

• Experience in DOT related work preferred but not required.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid commercial driver's license (CDL) is required.

• In-house Digger Derrick Training/Certification provided.

Travel Requirements:

• Weekly travel within the state of Georgia, depending on project location. Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work as needed. Lodging and per diem provided for all overnight stays.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off a Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting to 50 lbs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.