Certified Crane Operator MDNLBC

Advastar, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $45

Per diem $100/day

Multi-year project potential

Job summary

Advastar, Inc in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metro Area is seeking an experienced Crawler Crane Operator for a long-duration, high-value project. You will operate lattice boom crawlers (300T+), perform pre-shift inspections, and coordinate with rigging and signalperson crews on precast and structural steel lifts.

The role requires NCCCO certification with LBC/LAT endorsements, a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a 10-panel drug screen.

Qualifications

• NCCCO certification with LBC and LAT endorsements required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate required.
• 10-panel pre-employment drug screen required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and execute engineered lift plans independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large-tonnage lattice boom crawler crane through multiple lift phases.
• Execute precast concrete picks using a luffer configuration; transition to structural steel lifts as phases progress.
• Perform pre-shift inspections, maintain crane logs, and coordinate with rigging and signalperson crews.
• Work within lift plans; flag field deviations to the superintendent.
• Maintain NCCCO certification and DOT medical card in good standing during the assignment.

Skills

NCCCO LBC & LAT endorsements

DOT Medical Certificate

Drug Screen 10-panel

OSHA 10

Lattice Boom Crawlers 200+ ton

Luffer configurations

Read engineered lift plans

Boom assembly & rigging

Load chart calculations

Job description

#jobalert | W2 Contract | CRAWLER CRANE OPERATOR | CONSTRUCTION | Dallas–Fort Worth Metro Area

A major infrastructure construction project in the DFW metro is adding an experienced Crawler Crane Operator for a large-scale, high-value build. The project involves precast and structural steel lifts requiring precision rigging and consistent boom configuration changes across multiple phases. This is a long-duration assignment with strong hourly compensation, per diem, and the stability of a project-backed schedule. If you run a lattice boom crawler at tonnage (300T+) and hold your NCCCO credentials, this is a direct opportunity to stay working on a flagship project.

• Anticipated $45.00/hour
• $100/day per diem × 7 days
• Anticipate 50-60 hours per week
• Multi-year project, could last 6+ months
• Likely a Liebherr 1300 Crawler (could change)
• Looking at a start date of 10/26/2026 (+/-)

Overview:

• Operate a large-tonnage lattice boom crawler crane through multiple lift phases
• Execute precast concrete picks using a luffer configuration; transition to structural steel lifts as the project phases progress
• Perform pre-shift inspections, maintain crane logs, and coordinate with rigging and signalperson crews
• Work within established lift plans; flag any field deviations to the superintendent immediately
• Maintain NCCCO certification and DOT medical card in good standing throughout the assignment

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• NCCCO certification with LBC (Lattice Boom Crawler) and LAT (Lattice Boom Crane — Articulating/Telescoping) endorsements — required
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate — required
• 10-panel pre-employment drug screen — required
• OSHA 10 (client can facilitate if not current)
• Minimum 3–5 years operating lattice boom crawlers at 200+ ton capacity
• Demonstrated experience with luffer configurations on precast and/or structural steel lifts
• Ability to read and execute engineered lift plans independently
• Familiarity with boom assembly, rigging hardware, and load chart calculations

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