Crane Operator

Crane Operator

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award‑winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.

In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary: The Crane Operator ensures the safe, efficient, and precise operation of assigned equipment, supporting critical construction activities such as pile driving, steel erection, and bridge construction. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, thorough equipment maintenance, and skilled execution of critical lifts to meet project demands and standards.

• Comply with and actively promote all safety policies and procedures, reporting all accidents, incidents, and near‑misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first.
• Complete equipment condition reports and a daily checklist of work to be done on the equipment, providing them to the Project Superintendent each day.
• Clean the machines regularly, including sweeping the cabs and removing trash daily, cleaning the interior weekly, and lubricating doors and windows.
• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures; know where all utilities within the work zone are located; take responsibility for your own safety and those working in the area.
• Inform the Superintendent or Foreman daily of equipment fuel status so the fuel truck can be scheduled if needed the following morning.
• Make a note on the equipment report and notify the Superintendent if any supplies are needed (e.g., grease, oil, rags, cleaning supplies).
• Read and understand the load chart, plan and assist with critical lifts, set up cranes for heavy lifts, and control crane movement in response to hand signals and radio commands.

• Valid crane operator license for the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with pile driving, steel erection and bridge construction.
• Experience with hydraulic and friction cranes.
• OSHA 10 certification.

• Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective collaboration with construction crews.
• Self‑starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hardworking.

We offer full‑time and eligible part‑time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents; employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability coverage; top‑tier 401(k) with matching; tuition reimbursement; industry‑leading referral program; and generous paid time off.