Crane Operator-Erection

Metromont Corporation; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont Corporation seeks an experienced crane operator to handle large mobile cranes on active jobsites, lifting precast units, equipment, and materials. You will verify loads, inspect gear, and coordinate crane movement with site supervision to ensure safe assembly and disassembly.

The role requires a valid 300-ton crawler crane license, strong teamwork, attention to safety, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be properly licensed to operate 300-ton Crawler Crane.

Responsibilities

• Determine load weights and verify against crane capacities to prevent overload.
• Inspect cables, pins and sheaves for wear or damage; install or replace as needed.
• Move crane on/off jobsites in coordination with A/D supervisor to ensure safe assembly and disassembly.
• Collaborate with erection foreman to determine safest and most efficient approach to erecting the job.
• Ensure crane is set up on a level, stabilized crane road pad within 1% of level.

Skills

Crane operation knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Reading and math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed to operate 300-ton Crawler Crane

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Data entry software

Job description

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for operating large mobile cranes on jobsites for lifting precast units, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capabilities to prevent overload.
• Inspect cables, pins and sheaves for wear or damage. Install or replace as needed.
• Responsible for moving crane in and out of jobs working closely with A/D supervisor to assure the crane is put together and taken apart safely.
• Work closely with erection foreman to ensure safest and most productive way to approach erecting the job.
• Assure that the crane is setup on developed stabilized crane road pad and is within 1% of level.
• Responsible for daily inspection to ensure safe operation.
• Contact field operations whenever technical help necessary for new crane parts and repairs.
• Maintain daily work log and maintenance log.
• Must be willing to travel and stay out of town though workweek as well as work hours deemed necessary to keep job on schedule.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Characteristics

• Working knowledge of crane and crane mechanics
• Able to work on a team
• Knowledge of data entry software
• Knowledge of inventory management software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to access and descend from the cab of the crane
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Active listening skills
• Above average hand/eye coordination
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Education & Technology

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be properly licensed to operate 300-ton Crawler Crane

Work Environment/Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Schedule varies with workload and location
• Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on production needs
• Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions
• Outdoor/unsheltered
• Must be able to travel