Crane Operator

M.C. Dean; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to operate a mobile crane, lift and position loads, and support the ground crew on modular delivery projects.

You will perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, unload crane accessories, and follow FMCSA safety procedures as part of a busy field team. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with crane experience, know OSHA/ANSI standards, can pass a drug test and background check, and possess strong oral and written communication

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.
• CDL Class A license is preferred, but not required.

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

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 the work site and properly set up per the manufacturer's operator's manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting, cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of the 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 or 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, 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.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possesses 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.
• Tells when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.