Crane Operator 2 (Travel)

M. C. Dean; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Military Reserve Pay Offset

Maternity Leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Crane Operator 2 to set up and operate fixed- and swing-cab telescopic cranes. You will verify conditions, coordinate with the lift team, and maintain control from test lift through placement and shutdown.

The role requires up to 75% travel, high school diploma with 4 years' experience, and certifications (TSS/TLL). Benefits include health and retirement plans, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience (or equivalent).
• Current CCO Telescopic Boom Crane - Fixed Cab (TSS) and Swing Cab (TLL) certifications.
• CDL Class A and medical card when required.

Responsibilities

• Review routine lift plans including load weight, radius, boom length, setup, travel path, landing area and communication.
• Verify access, ground conditions, obstructions, tail swing, clearances, and signal coverage in the work area.
• Complete daily or pre-shift inspections and document; remove crane from service if safety defects are found.
• Set up cranes using manufacturer procedures (positioning, leveling, outriggers, mats, counterweight, boom/jib).
• Select correct load chart and determine gross load, radius, and other parameters for lifts.
• Communicate with rigging personnel and ground crew; coordinate safe setup, breakdown, and handling of accessories.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Load-chart interpretation

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience

Job description

Overview

About Modular Mission Critical

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about 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 for employees to build long-term careers.

The Crane Operator 2 independently sets up and operates fixed- and swing-cab telescopic cranes for routine lifting work. The role verifies crane condition, ground support, configuration, and load-chart capacity; coordinates with the lift team; and maintains control from test lift through placement and shutdown. The operator stops and secures the crane when actual conditions exceed the plan, manufacturer limits, or assigned authority.

Responsibilities

• Review routine lift plans for load weight, radius, boom length, setup, travel path, landing area, communication method, and assigned team roles.
• Walk the work area to verify access, ground condition, obstructions, tail swing, overhead clearance, power-line exposure, signal coverage, and landing readiness.
• Complete daily or pre-shift inspections, function checks, and documentation; remove the crane from service or coordinate repair when safety defects are found.
• Set up TSS and TLL cranes using manufacturer procedures, including positioning, leveling, outrigger configuration, mats or cribbing, counterweight, boom or jib, and reeving.
• Select and apply the correct load chart; determine gross load, radius, boom length, parts of line, configuration, and deductions for the pick, travel path, and landing position.
• Establish routine swing-radius and work-area controls and confirm the designated signal authority, radio channel, stop signal, and ground-crew positions before movement.
• Operate routine lifts smoothly using coordinated functions; anticipate load lag, boom deflection, swing, stopping distance, wind, and clearance.
• Execute the lift from test pick through travel, placement, and secure shutdown while maintaining chart compliance through the full operating path.
• Perform permitted blind, travel, or pick-and-carry work only under manufacturer procedures, approved routes, qualified signaling, and documented employer evaluation.
• Stop and secure the crane when actual load, radius, configuration, ground support, weather, communication, or equipment condition differs from the approved plan.
• Explain crane response, setup limits, and load-control needs to rigging personnel and supervision; coordinate safe setup, breakdown, and accessory handling with the ground crew.
• Maintain accurate logs and inspection records, report recurring defects, and support coaching of less experienced operators and crew members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience, or combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Current CCO Telescopic Boom Crane - Fixed Cab (TSS) and Swing Cab (TLL) certifications for assigned equipment.
• Documented employer operator evaluation for the assigned crane type, size, configuration, and work.
• CDL Class A and medical card when assigned carrier or transport duties.
• State, local, project, or customer crane qualification when required.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and operate routine telescopic-crane lifts independently.
• Up to 75% Travel.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

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, and 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.
• Possess 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.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $44.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr.