Crane Operator Journeyman >300 Ton

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with merit increases

401(k) with company match and ESPP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

MasTec Industrial is seeking a Crane Operator Journeyman >300 Ton to support its Rapid City projects. You will operate mobile cranes, rig loads, and work with installation crews on heavy industrial sites, ensuring safety and adherence to load charts.

Responsibilities include daily safety checks, documentation, and collaboration with supervision. Strong knowledge of load charts and experience with crane operations across challenging environments are valued.

Qualifications

• Valid license to operate project-site mobile cranes.
• Ability to read and interpret load charts.
• Strong safety mindset and toolbox meeting participation.
• Willingness to work in varying weather and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile crane and move materials safely.
• Participate in lift planning as required.
• Inspect rigging and attachments per load chart guidelines.
• Perform daily safety checks and follow OSHA rules.
• Complete documentation and assist other crews as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Load charts interpretation

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Rigging coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation certification

DOT physical readiness

Job description

Crane Operator Journeyman >300 Ton

Job Details

Requisition ID: 2026-66675

# of Openings: 2

Candidate Search Category (Portal Searching): Heavy Equipment Operators

Service Line (UKG) : Name: MPC-MasTec Industrial

Job Locations: US-SD-Rapid City

Overview

MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise.

Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We're committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.

The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Position Summary

The Crane Operator operates lifting equipment. May be required to oversee rigging operations on assigned crane.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile crane and move materials to various locations in a safe and effective manner.
• Participate in all lift planning as required.
• Inspect, rig, and ensure that rigging applications and/or attachments are configured in accordance with the load chart and manufacturer guidelines, prior to lifting loads.
• Properly calculate lifting capacities, deductions, and center of gravities.
• Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with Manufactures recommendations and Casey company and project recommendations.
• Closely interact with the installation crews for movement of materials and equipment.
• Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow related safety regulations, OSHA Rules, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties.
• Fully Understand Plant North and drawing coordinates.
• Work under production schedule pressure.
• Attain set standards of accuracy.
• Must have the ability to take direction from a higher skilled worker or foreman.
• Must have basic knowledge of the construction processes involved in heavy industrial construction.
• Support project with other tasks as directed by supervision.
• May be required to assist in activities and help other crews with tasks not related to operating a crane.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Up to Date DOT Physical.
• Ability to obtain, through evaluation, the certification to operate project site mobile cranes.
• Each employee must provide Safety Toe Boots.
• Follow all state, company, client, OSHA, and federal guidelines regarding health and safety.
• Each employee is to practice and maintain good "House Keeping" by cleaning up their work area and jobsite after each task.
• Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage.
• Knowledge of manufactures load charts and how to interpret.
• Analytical and problem–solving skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently in order to understand equipment load charts, prepare written orders, read safety topics, etc.
• Additional knowledge and skill requirements may vary by assignment.
• Other may duties may be assigned

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $40.00 / hour,commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.