Certified Crane Operator MDN.LBC

#jobalert | W2 Contract | CRAWLER CRANE OPERATOR | CONSTRUCTION | Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area

A major infrastructure construction project in the DFW metro is adding an experienced Crawler Crane Operator for a large-scale, high-value build. The project involves precast and structural steel lifts requiring precision rigging and consistent boom configuration changes across multiple phases. This is a long-duration assignment with strong hourly compensation, per diem, and the stability of a project-backed schedule. If you run a lattice boom crawler at tonnage (300T+) and hold your NCCCO credentials, this is a direct opportunity to stay working on a flagship project.

• Anticipated $45.00/hour
• $100/day per diem × 7 days
• Anticipate 50-60 hours per week
• Multi-year project, could last 6+ months
• Likely a Liebherr 1300 Crawler (could change)
• Looking at a start date of 10/26/2026 (+/-)

Overview:

• Operate a large-tonnage lattice boom crawler crane through multiple lift phases
• Execute precast concrete picks using a luffer configuration; transition to structural steel lifts as the project phases progress
• Perform pre-shift inspections, maintain crane logs, and coordinate with rigging and signal person crews
• Work within established lift plans; flag any field deviations to the superintendent immediately
• Maintain NCCCO certification and DOT medical card in good standing throughout the assignment

Preferred Skills/

Experience:

• NCCCO certification with LBC (Lattice Boom Crawler) and LAT (Lattice Boom Crane - Articulating/Telescoping) endorsements - required
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate - required
• 10-panel pre-employment drug screen - required
• OSHA 10 (client can facilitate if not current)
• Minimum 3-5 years operating lattice boom crawlers at 200+ ton capacity
• Demonstrated experience with luffer configurations on precast and/or structural steel lifts
• Ability to read and execute engineered lift plans independently
• Familiarity with boom assembly, rigging hardware, and load chart calculations

EEO