CRANE OPERATOR

Location:                          Alpharetta, GA

Project:                            SR 400 Express Lanes Project

Job Type:                          Full Time

Project Duration:              Long Term Opportunity Through 2031

Position Summary

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating various types of cranes to safely lift, move, position, and reposition heavy materials and equipment on the SR400 Express Lanes project. This role requires precision, attention to safety, and compliance with project specifications, lifting procedures, and operational requirements. The Crane Operator must coordinate with riggers, signal persons, and other crew members to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations.

Principal and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to perform tasks such as driving piles, setting beams, and assisting with rigging operations.
• Follow proper operating procedures for loading and unloading materials.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on crane equipment.
• Oil, grease, service, and make routine maintenance adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Complete required paperwork and equipment documentation.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures when operating the crane and handling materials.
• Report equipment problems or safety concerns to the assigned Foreman or Supervisor.

Qualifications Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of crane operating experience.
• Previous experience operating cranes on construction sites.
• NCCCO certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a DOT physical.
• Knowledge of crane operating procedures, including safe loading, unloading, lifting, and moving of materials.
• Knowledge of construction site safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, riggers, and signal persons.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours, including day and night shifts, as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical activities, including standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and safety requirements.

Work Environment and Safety Requirements

This position works primarily outdoors on active SR400 Express Lanes construction sites and may be exposed to heavy equipment, moving vehicles, suspended loads, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions.

The employee must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest or clothing, work boots, and other project-required protective equipment as needed. The Crane Operator must follow SR400 project requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety procedures at all times.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Long term project opportunity through 2031
• Paid holidays for all employees
• The opportunity to be part of a major infrastructure project in the North Atlanta area
• PTO

Join Our Team

Join SR400 Constructors on the SR400 Express Lanes Project in Alpharetta, Georgia, a major transportation infrastructure project focused on improving mobility and safety in the region.

If you are an experienced Crane Operator with a background in operating cranes, lifting and positioning heavy materials, setting beams, and supporting rigging operations, we invite you to join our team and play an important role in completing safe, efficient, and high-quality construction work for this major infrastructure project.