Crane Operator

Quality Auto & Equipment, Inc.; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quality Auto & Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Crane Operator in Sandston, Virginia. The successful candidate will operate mobile and gantry cranes, focusing on the safe loading and unloading of oversized industrial equipment. Responsibilities include managing yard layout and conducting safety briefings.

Required qualifications include a valid NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification and a minimum of three years of experience in crane operation. A reasonable commute to the job site is necessary, and candidates should be prepared for pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in crane and heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to formulate and execute detailed lifting plans.
• Experience handling oversized, high-value loads preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile cranes for loading/unloading large equipment.
• Evaluate load stability before lifting operations.
• Lead daily pre-lift safety briefings.

Skills

Crane operation

Load stability evaluation

OSHA regulations knowledge

Rigging hardware selection

Education

NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification

Tools

Gantry cranes

Rough terrain cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Job Title: Crane Operator

Must reside within the Greater Richmond Area to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile cranes, primarily 75–110-ton Rough Terrain cranes in a lay-down yard to facilitate the safe and efficient loading/unloading of large equipment, such as HVAC condensers, chillers, generators, transformers, and other oversized industrial components.
• Operate gantry cranes to safely lift, maneuver, and position heavy, oversized, and irregularly balanced loads with shifting or precarious weight distribution.
• Evaluate load stability, center of gravity, rigging configurations, and weight distribution prior to lifting operations to ensure safe handling of complex loads.
• Perform critical lifts and tandem lift operations in accordance with lift plans and established safety procedures.
• Operate other heavy equipment such as lulls, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
• Operator is responsible for yard layout management, crane positioning, and lift planning.
• Lift, move, and position materials and equipment using cranes and associated rigging equipment.
• Select and inspect proper rigging hardware including slings, shackles, spreader bars, and lifting devices to ensure load security and stability.
• Inspect cranes, rigging gear, and equipment before each use to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
• Lead and conduct daily pre-lift safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Communicate effectively with riggers, spotters, signal persons, and team members to coordinate lifting operations safely and efficiently.
• Candidate shall have a reasonable commute to Sandston, VA and have reliable transportation to the job site.
• Assist with shipping and receiving tasks in the warehouse as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid NCCCO or NCCER crane operator certification/license REQUIRED.
• Experience operating gantry cranes, rough terrain cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
• Experience handling oversized, high-value, irregularly weighted, or precariously balanced loads preferred.
• Experience in crane and heavy equipment operation (3+ years preferred).
• Ability to identify load instability risks and safely adjust rigging and lift configurations accordingly.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, crane safety standards, and safe rigging procedures related to crane operation.
• Ability to formulate and execute detailed lifting plans for complex or critical lifts.
• Experience utilizing standard hand signals and radio communication during lifting operations.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making skills in high-risk lifting environments.
• Attention to detail to ensure precise positioning of materials and equipment.
• Ability to work safely in fast-paced industrial, warehouse, and outdoor environments.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary.

Pre-employment background check and drug screening is required for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday