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Crane Operator - Bridge & Heavy Civil Construction

Job in Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia, 30003, USA
Listing for: CMES Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-26
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Crane Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Concrete Crew
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator, Crane Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, Concrete Crew
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28 - 42 USD Hourly USD 28.00 42.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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C&S Contracting Co. LLC and CMES, Inc. are seeking experienced, dependable, and safety-focused Crane Operators who take pride in delivering high-quality bridge and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

If you have proven experience operating lattice-boom crawler cranes, setting bridge girders, supporting pile-driving operations, and performing structural lifts on heavy civil construction projects, we encourage you to apply.

About C&S Contracting Co. LLC and CMES, Inc.

CMES, Inc. and C&S Contracting Co. LLC are established heavy civil and infrastructure construction companies specializing in roadway construction, bridges, retaining walls, structural concrete, underground utilities, and major transportation infrastructure improvements throughout Georgia.

With over 25 years of industry experience through CMES, our companies are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and workmanship.

We are seeking an experienced Crane Operator with a strong background in bridge construction, structural concrete, retaining walls, pile driving, and heavy civil infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have proven hands‑on experience operating lattice-boom crawler cranes, setting bridge girders, performing structural lifts, and supporting complex construction operations.

Position Summary

The Crane Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating cranes, primarily lattice-boom crawler cranes, to lift, position, and set heavy structural components on bridge, retaining wall, and heavy civil construction projects.

The ideal candidate must have direct, hands‑on experience setting bridge girders, precast and prestressed concrete beams, and structural steel components while coordinating precision lifting operations with bridge crews, riggers, signal persons, and field supervision.

This position also requires experience supporting pile-driving operations, crane assembly and disassembly, crane maintenance, and concrete pours, along with advanced knowledge of crane load charts, lifting capacities, rigging procedures, and lift planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Crane Operations & Structural Setting
  • Safely operate lattice-boom cranes and other crane equipment for which the operator is properly certified and qualified.
  • Perform precision lifting, positioning, and setting of bridge girders, precast and prestressed concrete beams, structural steel beams, and other heavy structural components.
  • Accurately set bridge components onto designated bearings, supports, and structural connections according to approved construction plans and lift procedures.
  • Lift and position precast retaining wall panels, concrete forms, reinforcing steel assemblies, pier caps, columns, and bridge deck components.
  • Perform crane operations supporting pile driving, foundation construction, and structural concrete placement.
  • Operate cranes during concrete pours, including lifting and positioning concrete buckets and associated equipment.
  • Interpret crane load charts, boom configurations, operating radii, load weights, and lifting capacities.
  • Coordinate lifting activities with qualified riggers, signal persons, bridge crews, foremen, and superintendents.
  • Execute lifts according to approved lift plans, including critical lifts and tandem crane operations when applicable.
  • Evaluate crane positioning, ground conditions, equipment stability, and surrounding hazards before beginning lifting operations.
  • Participate in crane assembly, disassembly, and configuration changes in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable OSHA regulations.
  • Maintain safe and efficient crane operations while meeting project schedules and production requirements.
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