A Launching Gantry Operator is responsible for operating specialized launching gantry cranes used in bridge and viaduct construction. These machines place heavy precast segments from above, especially in areas with difficult terrain or limited ground access. The operator ensures secure lifting, precise placement, equipment inspection, coordination with ground crews, and adherence to strict safety standards.

Manipulate controls to regulate speed, direction, and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. Conduct segment placement in span-by-span, incremental launching, or balanced-cantilever erection methods as required by project design. Inspection, Maintenance & Pre-Operational Checks Perform daily inspections of structural components, hoisting systems, cables, hydraulic systems, electrical elements, and safety mechanisms.

Address wear, corrosion, or damage immediately to ensure safe operation. Load Management & Safety Control Calculate and verify correct load distribution to prevent structural overload and ensure system stability. Interpret load charts and technical documents to determine optimal lifting configurations.

Identify and report hazards, equipment malfunctions,



and unsafe conditions immediately. Monitor environmental factors such as wind, weather, and site constraints in real time. Ensure full compliance with project safety standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering specifications.

Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as gantry or launching cranes. Ability to read technical manuals, load charts, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

Certification as a gantry or crane operator (e.g., Strong understanding of crane safety, load physics, and construction site operations. Physical fitness and ability to work in demanding outdoor and elevated environments. Prior work experience in bridge, viaduct, or segmental construction projects. Troubleshooting and basic mechanical repair capabilities. In environments requiring careful control of heavy loads and adherence to strict construction schedules.

- Must be able to pass pre access D&A; testing requirements. Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

📌 Job Posting Title Launching Gantry Crane Operator (Surrey)
🏢 FlatironDragados
📍 Surrey