Crane Operator

M.C. Dean, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in Atlanta seeks an experienced Crane Operator to join their team. This role involves operating mobile cranes to lift and position loads, performing safety inspections, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of crane operation experience, along with knowledge of OSHA regulations. A CDL Class A license and NCCCO certifications are preferred, but not mandatory. The position requires physical strength and the ability to work in varying environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating cranes in a construction or industrial environment.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
• Preferred CDL Class A license, NCCCO, TSS, TLL, LBC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
• Unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations

Oral and written communication skills

Physical strength and stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mobile cranes

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are looking for an experienced, detail‑oriented Crane Operator who will operate various types of cranes to lift material, objects or personnel into place; drive cranes to work site and properly set up per the manufacturer’s operators manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting, cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer. This individual will also direct activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment, placing cribbing blocks and/or pads. They may operate cranes according to signals from the oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths. This position is a member of a team and will require work as a ground crew depending on the task being performed. The ideal candidate will be involved in all scopes of modular delivery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
• The Operator will be required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA).
• Operator typically works under direct supervision and is expected to work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing.
• The Operator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year‑round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Carry tools for running repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of experience.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards in crane operations.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
• Proficiency with oral and written communication skills, as well as technical and functional skills.
• CDL Class A license, NCCCO, TSS, TLL, LBC are preferred, but not required.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.