MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR (GROVE)

Position Title: Mobile Crane Operator (Grove Specialist)

Department: Maintenance / Fleet Operations

Location: Mombasa

Reports To : Workshop / Operations Supervisor

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary

 This role demands meticulous attention to crane stability, pre-shift equipment checks, and close coordination with rigging teams to preserve a zero-harm workplace.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

 Operate a Grove mobile crane to lift, swing, and precisely position heavy materials and structures according to structural project plans.  Expertly maneuver the crane boom, telescopic extensions, and hook blocks to safely reach designated lifting points.  Continuously monitor load weight parameters and crane outrigger stability during active lifting cycles.  Utilize computerized and hydraulic crane controls to make fine adjustments to lifting speeds, radius boundaries, and direction.  Perform detailed daily checklists covering crane hydraulics, engine lines, and structural elements before initiating lifts.

Qualifications & Requirements

 KCSE D (plain) or its recognized equivalent.  Valid NTSA driving license of class B, C, E paired with valid Forklift endorsement certificates.  Minimum of 3 years of active experience operating mobile telescopic cranes (specifically Grove units). Experience within Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations or heavy industrial yards is a distinct advantage.  Confirmed ability to safely operate crane computerized control systems and electronic load management indicators; basic level literacy in Microsoft applications.  Must be fully certified as physically and medically fit.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

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