Crane Operator

Mortenson Construction; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Crane Operator to safely operate cranes in accordance with Mortenson safety policies and procedures in a construction environment. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety, routine maintenance, and efficient collaboration with trades and site teams to keep projects on schedule.

You will follow pre-task plans, perform inspections, monitor load paths, and report any equipment issues promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to move levers, read safety rules and manuals, and perform basic math.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills; able to work independently.
• Repetitive motions and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of cranes following safety regulations.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Perform routine lubrication, fueling, and cleaning.
• Observe equipment for malfunctions and report issues.
• Follow work plans and pre-task cards.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mathematics

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crane Operator

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Crane Operator who will be responsible for operating cranes as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of cranes following prescribed safety regulations
• Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Follow work plans and pre-task cards
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum three (3) years related experience in trades specific to job requirements or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals, and maneuver steering wheel to operate cranes; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; knowledge of cranes and their uses; basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, ability to work independently, active listening skills, and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Notes

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.
• No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.