Crane Operator / Pile Driver

MasTec Civil, a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in complex transportation projects including roadways, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. Founded in 1987 and part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment, we build critical infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and safety. As a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, MasTec offers dynamic work environments and career growth opportunities across over 400 offices nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Operate various cranes (All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Mobile Crawlers, Hydraulic Cranes, Boom Trucks) under Lift Director supervision for heavy/civil construction tasks such as pile driving, beam erection, demolition, concrete construction, and steel erection.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA Subpart CC (29 CFR 1926.1400–1442) and follow radio commands/ASME B30.5 hand signals for lift communications.
• Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on cranes; initiate repair requests as needed.
• Conduct general labor duties and maintain visual/radio contact with ground operators per safety regulations.
• Support other crane operators, including overtime work, equipment operation, and training/monitoring junior operators.
• Maintain a current Load Chart and Operations Manual in the crane cab and demonstrate proficiency in load chart usage and crane configurations.
• Participate in lifting load planning and execute approved Lift Plans.
• Inspect and select rated rigging (slings, cables, straps, blocks, hooks, shackles) ensuring all lifts are within load limits and correctly rigged.
• Demonstrate proficiency in crane handling, pre-start/post-start inspections, maneuvering, shutdown, and securing procedures.
• Work various shifts in a team environment, contributing to daily team functions and project management.
• Perform daily safety/operational inspections, complete administrative paperwork (e.g., daily crane inspection reports), and maintain inspection records.
• Operate cranes safely with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.
• Understand crane operation characteristics, emergency response, and safety protocols (e.g., fire, power line contact, tipping).
• Climb on/off heavy mobile equipment safely and assist with other duties when not operating a crane.
• Inspect cranes and recommend actions to maintain equipment in good working order.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate dependability, self-motivation, and task orientation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience lifting and placing concrete (by bucket), prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe, and metal forming components.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification.
• FDOT Pile Driving experience (18" & 24" concrete piles) preferred.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements for crane operation, including daily inspection logs and safe hoisting practices.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing:
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care).
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children).
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, and Pet Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
• Planning for the Unexpected:
  • Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
  • Group legal plan.