TRAVEL LIFT OPERATOR

About The Role

The Travel Lift Operator is responsible for safely operating crane and lifting equipment to move, strip, yard, and load precast product. This role ensures all lifts are performed accurately and safely through proper rigging, inspection, and equipment handling. The Operator also supports yard efficiency by maintaining equipment readiness and working closely with maintenance and production teams.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Health and family care leave available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a safety-conscious equipment operator with experience in crane or heavy lifting operations. They are dependable, detail-oriented, and confident working around large precast materials in a structured yard environment. This individual communicates well, follows procedures precisely, and takes ownership of safe and efficient material handling.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills for working with crews, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to safely operate or learn forklift and heavy lifting equipment.
• Solid understanding of rigging practices and load safety principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Self-motivated with strong focus on safety and task completion.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use.
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently.
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location).
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

Employees Must Follow

Follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

E-Verify Participant

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.