Crane Operator

Position Summary

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, reposition loads, and unload crane accessories from trailer or support vehicles. Team collaboration is important as the operator works with and receives direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement and will work as a ground crew depending on the tasks being performed.

Operators also follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA).

• Operate various types of cranes:
  All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawlers, Industrial, Hydraulic Trucks, Conventional Trucks, and Boom Trucks.
• Operate diesel‑powered hydraulic truck cranes mounted on truck chassis to lift material, objects, or personnel into place.
• Drive the crane to the work site and properly set up per the manufacturer’s operator manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting, cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of the customer.
• Direct activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in assembly and disassembly of the equipment.
• Place cribbing blocks and/or pads, move levers and foot pedals to rotate the superstructure, raise and lower boom to raise and lower cables.
• Operate the crane according to signals from oiler or helper, bolt or pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths as needed.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance and carry tools for running repairs.
• Properly barricade counterweight tail swing and working radius.
• Take complete charge of all safety pertaining to assembly, disassembly, and operation of the crane. Wear PPE safety equipment.
• Understand and fill out job tickets for customers to accept responsibility for the job site and billing.
• Drive the truck to worksites and unload the truck.
• Travel is brief and normally no longer than a week.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of crane operation experience.
• Working knowledge of rigging, cranes, and commercial moving and storage.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• Must possess a current NCCCO, TLL (TSS also preferred), or equivalent crane operator certification.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Minimum of a CDL‑B license required; CDL‑A license preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and DOT physical/fit for duty test.
• LBC/LBT would be helpful but not required.
• Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stand, walk, sit, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps; move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; push feet to operate crane; pull handles and grasp equipment;

talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The operator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year‑round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be required to work weekends and holidays.

Work with top‑of‑mind awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high‑functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

MEI is an equal‑opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet preferred employer.