Crane Operator

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Crane Operator, w/ Concrete Experience

Midlothian, Virginia (Mid‑Atlantic Region, Virginia & Maryland)

Full Time, Hourly

Regional, VA & MD (open to regional travel)

HS Diploma or GED preferred with basic reading and writing skills.

Minimum 3 years operating cranes and heavy equipment including hydraulic/fractionary cranes and/or crawler cranes (18‑ton to 100‑ton capacity); experience in driving piles helpful, concrete pouring, clamming, hookwork.

Pile driving experience, concrete bucket, multiple leads.

We are currently looking for a Crane Operator to join our Heavy Civil Team in the Mid‑Atlantic, primarily in Maryland and Virginia. The ideal candidate is a motivated and dependable individual, able to communicate and work well with others, holding a valid driver’s license, current NCCCO certification, and reliable transportation. Travel is a requirement of this position as work is performed in the Mid‑Atlantic Region.

This is a safety‑sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction. The position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

• NCCCO certification; TLL and LBC required.
• Experience with concrete pouring and buckets; experience with driving piles extremely beneficial.
• 3 years operating heavy equipment including hydraulic boom (rough terrain) and friction truck and/or lattice boom crawler; concrete pouring, clamming.
• Valid driver’s license, current NCCCO certification, reliable transportation.

• Manipulate hand and/or foot controls, pedals, levers, and buttons to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal and/or hand signal instructions.
• Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.
• Perform preventative maintenance: clean, lubricate and maintain crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspect crane daily for defective parts and record date and malfunction in a log.
• Read and interpret load charts to determine the safe operating capacity.
• Direct the set up and dismantling of the crane.
• Direct the placement of cribbing for outrigger to prevent capsizing.
• Must also be able to drive pile.
• Experience with piles helpful.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level.
• Must be able to sit for up to 3‑4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to climb into the cab of equipment and climb down from the equipment cab without assistance.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl to perform essential tasks, including maintenance and inspection of equipment.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must have the ability to work on uneven surfaces.
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 paid holidays

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.