Crane Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of cranes following prescribed safety regulations
• Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Follow work plans and pre-task cards
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum three (3) years related experience in trades specific to job requirements or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals, and maneuver steering wheel to operate cranes
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of cranes and their uses
• Basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, ability to work independently, active listening skills, and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

About the Role

Mortenson is currently seeking a Crane Operator that will be responsible for operating cranes as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Mortenson by the numbers: 2025 revenue, regional offices across the US, team members, best workplace awards (last 5 years).
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