Crane Operator - Heavy Civil Construction | Top Pay & Benefits

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Direct Deposit

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear Plan

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Crane Operator in Hillsborough, NJ to support heavy civil construction projects with a focus on safety and efficiency. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, offering a highly competitive compensation package including an hourly base, fringe, and total package rate.

Responsibilities include safely operating cranes, adhering to lift plans, coordinating with riggers and supervision, performing pre-operation inspections, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating cranes in a construction or heavy civil environment.
• Knowledge of safe crane operation, load handling, rigging, and signaling procedures.
• Ability to safely assess loads, equipment capacity, site conditions, and potential hazards.
• Strong hand-eye coordination, depth perception, attention to detail, and mechanical awareness.
• Ability to follow lift plans, safety procedures, and instructions accurately.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active construction equipment.
• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a construction crew.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various types of cranes to lift, move, position, and place heavy materials, equipment, and structural components.
• Perform crane operations in support of heavy civil construction projects while following lift plans, site requirements, and established safety procedures.
• Work closely with riggers, signalpersons, laborers, and project supervision to safely and efficiently complete lifting operations.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and monitor crane equipment, load capacities, rigging, and jobsite conditions.
• Maintain clear communication with the ground crew and immediately report equipment issues, hazards, or unsafe conditions.

Skills

Crane operation

Load handling

Rigging & signaling

Site assessment

Safety procedures

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Drug test ready

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Crane Operator in Hillsborough, NJ to support heavy civil construction projects with a focus on safety and efficiency. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, offering a highly competitive compensation package including an hourly base, fringe, and total package rate.

Responsibilities include safely operating cranes, adhering to lift plans, coordinating with riggers and supervision, performing pre-operation inspections, and