Crane Operator

Overview About Modular Mission Critical

Modular Mission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

The Crane Operator 2 independently sets up and operates fixed‑and swing‑cab telescopic cranes for routine lifting work. The role verifies crane condition, ground support, configuration, and load‑chart capacity; coordinates with the lift team; and maintains control from test lift through placement and shutdown. The operator stops and secures the crane when actual conditions exceed the plan, manufacturer limits, or assigned authority.

• Review routine lift plans for load weight, radius, boom length, setup, travel path, landing area, communication method, and assigned team roles.
• Walk the work area to verify access, ground condition, obstructions, tail swing, overhead clearance, power‑line exposure, signal coverage, and landing readiness.
• Complete daily or pre‑shift inspections, function checks, and documentation; remove the crane from service or coordinate repair when safety defects are found.
• Set up TSS and TLL cranes using manufacturer procedures, including positioning, leveling, outrigger configuration, mats or cribbing, counterweight, boom or jib, and reeving.
• Select and apply the correct load chart; determine gross load, radius, boom length, parts of line, configuration, and deductions for the pick, travel path, and landing position.
• Establish routine swing‑radius and work‑area controls and confirm the designated signal authority, radio channel, stop signal, and ground‑crew positions before movement.
• Operate routine lifts smoothly using coordinated functions; anticipate load lag, boom deflection, swing, stopping distance, wind, and clearance.
• Execute the lift from test pick through travel, placement, and secure shutdown while maintaining chart compliance through the full operating path.
• Perform permitted blind, travel, or pick‑and‑carry work only under manufacturer procedures, approved routes, qualified signaling, and documented employer evaluation.
• Stop and secure the crane when actual load, radius, configuration, ground support, weather, communication, or equipment condition differs from the approved plan.
• Explain crane response, setup limits, and load‑control needs to rigging personnel and supervision; coordinate safe setup, breakdown, and accessory handling with the ground crew.
• Maintain accurate logs and inspection records, report recurring defects, and support coaching of less experienced operators and crew members.

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience, or combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Current CCO Telescopic Boom Crane - Fixed Cab (TSS) and Swing Cab (TLL) certifications for assigned equipment.
• Documented employer operator evaluation for the assigned crane type, size, configuration, and work.
• CDL Class A and medical card when assigned carrier or transport duties.
• State, local, project, or customer crane qualification when required.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and operate routine telescopic‑crane lifts independently.
• Up to 75% Travel.