Certified Crane Operator

Pike Corporation; Creedmoor (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Certified Crane Operator to support electrical system construction and maintenance across multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations. You will operate cranes/boom trucks and assist in related tasks while adhering to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates hold NCCCO certification, CDL, and DOT credentials, with willingness to travel and work outside normal hours. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• NCCCO certification is required.
• Crane operator's card is required.
• Class A CDL and DOT certification are required.
• Experience operating a drill rig is preferred.
• Willing to travel long distances and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cranes and Boom Trucks for new construction and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good condition.
• Inspect crane or boom truck, cribbing and outriggers.
• Set up crane/boom truck with proper rigging techniques and read load charts.
• Learn duties of Groundman, Class C Lineman and Heavy Equipment Operator as needed.
• Assist crew with shoveling dirt and tamping pole holes when not operating equipment.
• Work outdoors in various weather and be available for outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE usage.

Skills

NCCCO certification

Crane operator's card

Class A CDL

DOT certification

Operate drill rig

Travel long distances

Lift 50 lbs

Overtime availability

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Crane Operator is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical systems. You will be required to travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Operate Cranes and Boom Trucks to perform new construction, maintain and repair electrical systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Inspect the crane or boom truck, cribbing and outriggers.
• Oversee the setup of the crane and\/or boom truck with correct rigging techniques.
• Read load charts and rigging techniques along with writing up lift plans.
• Willing and able to learn the job duties of a Groundman, Class C Lineman and Heavy Equipment Operator.
• While not operating the Crane or Boom Truck you will assist the crew with shoveling dirt and tamp pole holes.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use.

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of experience, seven (7) year preferred.
• Possess a NCCCO certification and possess a crane operator's card.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Valid DOT certification.
• Must be able to operate a drill rig.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at different job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.