Crane Operator

Granite Construction; Iowa Colony (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an industry-leading company where you can build your career while operating cranes to move building materials. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and proficiency in crane operation, with the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for following lift plans and ensuring materials are moved efficiently and safely. With a focus on supporting your professional growth, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to your well-being both in and out of the workplace. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• NCCO Certification required for crane operation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and move building materials safely.
• Assist with lift plans and follow hand signals or commands.

Skills

Crane Operation

Safety Practices

Reading Engineering Drawings

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Crane Equipment

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

General Summary

Operates crane to lift and move building materials from ground areas to trucks to top of other structures.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Assist with lift plan.

• Have proper certifications to operate specific crane equipment.

• Pushes or pulls levers on control console to rotate counter-balanced horizontally-mounted boom to extend or retract trolley along boom, and to raise and lower hook to which loads are attached.

• Controls crane movement in response to hand signals or radio commands by supervisor or signaler.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

• NCCO Certification required.

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Practice good safety habits.

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.

• Follow instructions and meet set standards.

• Judge distances and slopes accurately.

• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

• Read engineering drawings.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.

• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.

• See well (either naturally or with correction).

• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range : $0.00 - $0.00

Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.