Crane Operator

Hawkins Construction Company; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance

Pension and profit sharing plans

Performance based bonuses

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hawkins Construction Company is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to join our construction team. The successful candidate will operate hydraulic, crawler, rough-terrain, and/or tower cranes, lifting and placing materials on site while following strict safety and inspection protocols.

Responsibilities include reading lift plans, performing pre-op inspections, coordinating with ground personnel, and maintaining equipment. NCCCO certification and experience with multiple crane types are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of crane operating experience in heavy civil or industrial projects.
• Ability to read and understand lift plans and load charts.
• Strong understanding of crane safety procedures and rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to lift, move, and position materials, equipment, and structural components.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and complete equipment inspection reports.
• Read and interpret load charts, lift plans, and project specifications.
• Ensure crane setup, outrigger placement, and ground conditions meet safety requirements.
• Coordinate lifts with signal persons, riggers, supervisors, and project teams.
• Monitor load weights and crane capacities to prevent overloading.
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment deficiencies.
• Assist with project activities as needed when crane operations are not required.
• Required crane walk-around per shift.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Problem-solving

Tools

NCCCO certification

Crawler crane experience

Hydraulic truck crane experience

Rough-terrain crane experience

All-terrain crane experience

Job description

Position Description

Hawkins Construction Company is committed to providing the very best in professional construction services. The most important factor in meeting this goal is our people. Our success is driven by employing people who represent the best in the industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Crane Operator to join our construction team. The Crane Operator is responsible for operating hydraulic, crawler, rough-terrain, and/or tower cranes to lift, move, position, and place materials, equipment, and structures on construction projects. This position requires strict adherence to safety regulations, equipment inspections, and effective communication with ground personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Operate cranes to lift, move, and position materials, equipment, and structural components.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and complete equipment inspection reports.
• Read and interpret load charts, lift plans, and project specifications.
• Ensure crane setup, outrigger placement, and ground conditions meet safety requirements.
• Coordinate lifts with signal persons, riggers, supervisors, and project teams.
• Monitor load weights and crane capacities to prevent overloading.
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment deficiencies.
• Assist with project activities as needed when crane operations are not required.
• Certified Rigger through HCC.
• Required Crane walk around per shift.

JOB LOCATION:

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time/Regular

BENEFITS:

Hawkins Construction’s compensation and benefits are the best in the industry. They are designed to provide a complete package that rewards hardworking, dedicated and reliable employees.

We Provide:

• Highly competitive wages
• Company paid family health insurance
• Company paid pension and profit sharing plans (which means nothing comes out of your pocket for our sponsored retirement plan)
• Performance based bonuses semi-annually
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal education reimbursement
• Internal and external training to improve skills and provide advancement opportunities

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of crane operating experience in heavy civil or industrial projects.
• Ability to read and understand lift plans and load charts.
• Strong understanding of crane safety procedures and rigging practices.

*As part of the hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo a skills evaluation to assess their proficiency in relevant techniques and safety practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) certification.
• Experience operating crawler, hydraulic truck, rough-terrain, or all-terrain cranes.
• Ability to install Sheet Pile, H Pile, familiar with Critical Pick Analyst.

TRAITS REQUIRED:

• Strong work ethic
• Safety-minded
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Have full use of arms and hands and the ability to reach for, handle and manipulate objects.
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects.
• Carry tools and equipment.
• Be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for long periods of time.
• Be able to see (naturally or with correction)

The environment is exclusively outdoors; thus, the job often involves all weather extremes. Work requires alert individuals with good balance, physical strength, and on-the-job training.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hawkins Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Hawkins Construction Company is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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