Bridge & Heavy Civil Crane Operator — Lattice-Boom Expert

CMES Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to safely operate lattice‑boom crawler cranes on bridge and heavy civil projects in Georgia. The role requires hands‑on experience with setting bridge girders, precast beams, and structural components, along with precision lifting and strict adherence to lift plans.

You will work with bridge crews, riggers, signal persons, and supervision to ensure safe, efficient lifts on multimillion‑dollar infrastructure projects in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of crane operating experience, hands-on lattice-boom crawler cranes.
• Proven experience setting bridge girders and precast/prestressed beams on bridge projects.
• Experience with structural concrete pours and pile-driving operations.
• Ability to read crane load charts, lift plans, and structural drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA crane safety requirements and proper rigging/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate lattice-boom crawler cranes and other certified equipment.
• Perform precision lifting and setting of bridge girders and structural components.
• Set bridge components onto bearings and supports per lift plans.
• Support pile driving, crane assembly/disassembly, and maintenance.
• Coordinate lifts with riggers, signal persons, and site supervision.
• Monitor load weights, capacities, and rigging configurations during lifts.
• Follow lift plans including critical and tandem crane operations when needed.
• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections and report issues.

Skills

Lattice-Boom Crane Operation

Bridge Girder & Structural BeamSetting

Precast & Prestressed Concrete

Structural Steel Placement

Pile-Driving Support

Crane Assembly & Disassembly

Crane Maintenance & Inspections

Concrete Pour Operations

Crane Load Charts & Lift Planning

Precision Lifting & Rigging

OSHA Crane Safety Compliance

NCCCO Certification

Lattice Boom Crawler Crane (LBC)

Telescopic Boom Crane (TLL)

Load Weights & Lift Plans Reading

Communication with Crew

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC

CDL Class A/B (if applicable)

Job description

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to safely operate lattice‑boom crawler cranes on bridge and heavy civil projects in Georgia. The role requires hands‑on experience with setting bridge girders, precast beams, and structural components, along with precision lifting and strict adherence to lift plans.

You will work with bridge crews, riggers, signal persons, and supervision to ensure safe, efficient lifts on multimillion‑dollar infrastructure projects in the Atlanta area.