Crane Operator
About the role
We are currently looking for a Crane Operator to join our Heavy Civil Team in the Mid Atlantic, primarily in Maryland and Virginia. The ideal candidate is a motivated and dependable individual who can communicate and work well with others. Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license, current NCCCO certification, and reliable transportation. Travel is a requirement of this position as work is performed throughout the Mid‑Atlantic Region. This is a safety‑sensitive role involving work on construction sites with inherent heavy‑construction hazards, and it is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor. Wagman is a multi‑faceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction, and geotechnical construction services. A fourth‑generation, family‑owned company founded in 1902, Wagman operates offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include design‑build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.
Responsibilities
- Manipulate or depress hand and/or foot controls (pedals, levers, buttons) to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, and/or hand‑signal instructions.
- Observe load hookup and determine safety of the load.
- Direct the placing of cribbing for outrigger to prevent capsizing.
- Perform preventative maintenance – clean, lubricate, and maintain crane and hoisting mechanism.
- Inspect crane daily for defective parts and record date and malfunction in a log.
- Read and interpret load charts to determine safe operating capacity.
- Direct the set up and dismantling of the crane.
- Must also be able to drive pile.