Certified Crane Operator

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Creedmoor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA plan

Dependent care FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Paid time off & holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Certified Crane Operator to construct and repair electrical systems across multiple job sites. This role requires operating cranes/boom trucks, performing lift planning, and ensuring equipment is maintained.

Extensive travel, including out-of-state assignments, is expected, with outdoor work in varying weather conditions and on-call rotations. Candidate must hold NCCCO certification and crane operator's card, possess a valid Class A CDL and DOT certification, and

Qualifications

• NCCCO certification is required.
• Crane operator's card is required.
• Class A CDL is required.
• DOT certification is required.
• Must be willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Must follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 and write lift plans.
• Willing to learn Groundman, Class C Lineman and Heavy Equipment Operator duties.
• Assist crew with shoveling dirt and tamp pole holes when not operating equipment.
• Work outdoors in varied weather and electrical outage conditions.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies and on-call rotations.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use.

Skills

NCCCO certification

Crane operator's card

CDL

DOT certification

Willing to travel

Safety-focused

Tools

drill rig

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.