Operator Heavy Equipment

Overview

Position Summary:

Industrial Heavy Equipment Operators will operate one or more cranes to move heavy equipment from one location to another location. This often entails a change in altitude from one location to the next. This position will need to be able to operate both friction and RT Cranes.

• Operate various construction cranes to move equipment and other materials.
• Plan operational lifts.
• Inspect equipment.
• Be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

• Must have current NCCCO credentials for the appropriate type of crane and current DOT physical.
• Must have 5+ years experience as a Crane Operator.
• Must possess all Knowledge
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• May be required to have a valid driver s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Experience and knowledge of operating various cranes including but not limited to:
  Manitowoc 2250, 16000, 4100;
  Link-Belt 218;
  Kabelco 2500; and rough terrain (RT) cranes ranging from 25T to 140T.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to inspect equipment.
• Ability to illustrate load planning and lift planning.
• Must hold a current CCCO (may also require a particular cert per the crane being used).
• Up-to-date DOT physical.

• Know all proper hand signals.
• Willing to assist in other duties when not operating a crane.
• Able to follow instructions correctly.
• Reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as equipment inspection paperwork.
• Willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Able to arrive to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with proper notification.

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience with all listed cranes above.
• Formal/Technical education.

• NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Fixed Cab (TSS)
• NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Swing Cab (TLL)

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of sitting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a visual acuity assessment.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet in precise coordinated movements.
• Must have good dexterity in fingers, arms, legs, hands, and feet.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.

• Rain Coat
• Rain Boots

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Job Identification 13296
• Job Category Equipment
• Posting Date 01/19/2026, 04:52 PM