Crane Operator Journeyman >300 Ton

About the role

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating mobile cranes and overseeing rigging operations as needed. This position requires adherence to safety protocols, load chart interpretations, and project-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile cranes and move materials to various locations safely and effectively.
• Participate in all lift planning and inspect, rig, and ensure rigging applications and/or attachments are configured according to load charts and manufacturer guidelines.
• Calculate lifting capacities, deductions, and center of gravities.
• Inspect, clean, and perform operator-level maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and project-specific guidelines.
• Closely interact with installation crews for material and equipment movements.
• Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow related safety regulations, OSHA rules, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties.
• Understand Plant North and drawing coordinates.
• Work under production schedule pressure and attain set standards of accuracy.
• Take direction from higher-skilled workers or foremen and possess basic knowledge of construction processes.
• Support project with other tasks as directed by supervision.
• May assist in activities and help other crews with tasks not related to operating a crane.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Active participation in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification to operate project site mobile cranes.
• Up-to-date DOT Physical.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage.
• Knowledge of manufacturers' load charts and how to interpret them.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Physical demands include up to a 12-hour shift, hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions, maintaining physical strength and stamina, using arms, hands, and legs fully, pushing, pulling, and frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, crawling, climbing, and performing repetitive tasks for several hours.
• Ability to evaluate information based on measurable standards, visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings, keep good balance, and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction), coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

What's In It For You

• Compensation: $40.00 / hour, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Accessibility

If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com.

Disclaimer

MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software.