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We are seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join our team at Primoris Heavy Civil. As a Crane Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating cranes to lift and position heavy equipment and materials at construction sites.

• Operate cranes to lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and follow detailed instructions.
• Ensure the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisors.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of each shift.
• Work well as part of a team.

• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
• Operate crane according to signals.
• Bolt boom sections together to extend or modify boom for pile driving or high lifting.
• Produce consistently high-quality work.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in all tasks and procedures necessary to complete the work.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance for the safe operation of the assigned equipment.
• Identify efficiencies to reduce wait time, rework, transport, material storage, and time.
• Work within the precise limits and standards of accuracy.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in specified skill.
• Must have a third-party certification through an accredited agency.
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

• Must comply with company's drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.