Crane Operator

Wagman, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for HC and/

Disability and Life Insurance

Wellness Programs (Orthopedic Care)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MX

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Wagman, Inc. is seeking a Crane Operator with concrete experience to join the Mid Atlantic heavy civil team, primarily in MD/VA. The candidate must hold NCCCO certification, have TLL and LBC, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Travel regionally is required, and the role is safety-sensitive with drug testing.

We value dependable professionals who can work with our team across sites in the Mid-Atlantic region and contribute to complex projects with a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• NCCCO certification required; TLL and LBC required.
• 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment including hydraulic/rough-terrain cranes, friction trucks, lattice-boom crawlers.
• Experience with concrete pouring, piles, and related rigging is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane controls to move loads safely according to signals and procedures.
• Inspect crane and hoisting equipment daily; log maintenance issues.
• Read load charts and determine safe operating limits for operations.
• Set up and dismantle crane; drive piles when required.

Skills

NCCCO certification

TLL

LBC

Heavy equipment

Pile driving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Wagman, Inc.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and employment practice of the Wagman that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability in the recruiting of applicants for employment or in the hiring of employees. Wagman's policy of nondiscrimination applies to all work-related actions; including but not limited to employment, promotion, transfer, discharge, training, or retraining under programs to which the company subscribes; recruitment or recruitment advertising. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified disabled persons according to existing state and federal law. Requests by qualified disabled persons for reasonable accommodation are encouraged by the company. All employees are requested to encourage women, persons of minority races and disabled persons to apply for employment with the company.

City: Crystal City

State/Territory: Virginia

Employment Type Full Time Hourly

Education Requirement: HS Diploma or GED preferred with basic reading and writing skills

Experience Requirement: minimum 3 years experience operating cranes and heavy equipment, including but not limited to hydraulic and friction cranes and/or crawler cranes (i.e. 18 ton to 100 ton capacity); experience in driving piles helpful, concrete pouring, clamming, hookwork; LBC

Special Skills: pile driving experience, concrete bucket, multiple leads

Travel Requirement: open to regional travel

Description

Job Title: Crane Operator, w/ Concrete Experience

Travel: Regional, VA & MD

We are currently looking for a Crane Operator to join our Heavy Civil Team in the Mid Atlantic, primarily in Maryland and Virginia. The ideal candidate is an motivated and dependable individual. This individual must have the ability to communicate and work well with others. Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, current NCCCO certification and reliable transportation. Travel is a requirement of this position as work is performed in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with major operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Founded in 1902 as a heavy civil contractor, Wagman is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. Core competencies include: design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated.

Job Requirements:

• NCCCO certification; TLL and LBC required
• Experience with concrete pouring and buckets;. Experience with driving piles extremely beneficial.
• 3 years exp. operating heavy equip. including hydraulic boom (rough terrain) and friction truck and/or lattice boom crawler; concrete pouring, clamming

Job duties:

• Manipulate or depress hand and/or foot controls including pedals, levers and buttons to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal and/or hand signal instructions.
• Observe load hookup and determine safety of load.
• Experience with piles helpful.
• Direct the placing of cribbing for outrigger to prevent capsizing.
• Perform preventative maintenance clean, lubricate and maintain crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspect crane daily for defective parts and record date and malfunction in a log.
• Read and interpret the load charts to determine the safe operating capacity.
• Direct the set up and dismantling of the crane
• Must also be able to drive pile.

Job Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level.
• Must be able to sit for up to 3-4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to climb into cab of equipment and climb down from the equipment cab without assistance.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl to perform essential tasks including maintenance and inspection of equipment
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands
• Must have the ability to work on uneven surfaces.
• Required to have acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.

Company Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs that include Orthopedic Care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 paid holidays

Our Values

Wagman's Core Values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, innovation, sense of urgency, and community are an integral part of every decision and every plan made at Wagman and these values have laid the foundation for our success and longevity for our past, present, and future. Consistently being recognized with national and regional awards for projects, safety and community is a testament of our commitment to these values. Beyond the buildings and bridges which connect and improve our communities, Wagman has community engagement programs and initiatives which help to build better, for our people.

Wagman Culture

Wagman is committed to cultivating a workforce and preserving a culture built on our core values. Our people are our most valuable assets. We value the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, backgrounds capabilities and talents that our people bring to Wagman.

From hiring to training, development, and promotions to special events, Wagman is committed to providing equal and equitable opportunities and rewarding experiences. As a family business providing a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with our mission, we foster diverse and inclusive work experiences and a sense of belonging.

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

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