Crane Operator

Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? HEI, a top heavy civil construction company with operations in Arizona, Colorado, the Carolinas, and Texas, is dedicated to safety, quality, and production across diverse projects including roadways, bridges, water infrastructure, and environmental restoration. Join us as an experienced Crane Operator.

• Operate the equipment in adherence to safety policies, procedures, job site and/or traffic laws.
• Maintain three points of contact on all pieces of equipment at all times.
• Respond to signals and directions from other staff members and work in coordination with them.
• Maintain visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly.
• Perform daily walk‑around checks and properly complete a daily checklist.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform routine inspections on assigned equipment and report any needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Attend daily safety meetings with the crew.
• Report any safety violation to the Supervisor and/or Safety Department.
• Report any incident to the Supervisor or safety team.
• When not operating heavy equipment, must perform other duties as assigned by Foreman.

• Understanding of computerized controls and electronics.
• Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, plans, maintenance instructions, operating procedures, etc.
• Strong teamwork orientation.

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum 5+ years operating 80+ ton cranes, overhead cranes, and/or mobile cranes. Must be NCCCO certified with TLL certification and LBC certification. Crawler certification a plus.

Experience: Experience building bridges is required. Pile driving experience is a plus.

Salary: $36+ per hour; based on experience.