Crane Operator (NCCCO or NCCER)

Zachry Construction Corporation; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with 6% match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Training and advancement

Job summary

Zachry Construction Corporation is seeking certified Crane Operators with experience operating Hydraulic Lattice Boom Crawlers and Rubber Tire Rough Terrain Pickers. This position requires rotating day and night shifts and handling highway, road, and bridge projects.

NCCCO/NCCER certification is required for safety and compliance. Join a family-minded company with strong safety emphasis and opportunities for career growth across major civil projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of crane-related lifting and placing experience.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification required.
• Ability to inspect cranes and advise on safe operation.
• Knowledge of OSHA crane safety and daily logs.
• Strong communication with ground personnel.
• Safety-focused, dependable, and task-oriented.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and endure long shifts.
• Pass a drug screen and crane operator physical.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and compare load weights with lifting capacity and load charts.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain crane mechanisms and components.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and report needed repairs.
• Work with crews on job sites and communicate safely using hand signals.
• Perform general labor duties as needed.
• Work rotating day and night shifts as required.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Inspection ability

Tools

NCCCO certification

Job description

Build Your Future with a Company That's Built America for Over a Century

For more than 100 years, Zachry Construction Corporation has been shaping America's infrastructure from highways and bridges to major civil projects that connect communities and strengthen our nation. As a family-owned company, we've built our reputation on integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to our people.

At Zachry, you're not just joining a construction company, you're joining a family that values hard work, teamwork, and doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do. We're looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to grow their careers and make a lasting impact.

Our Core Values guide everything we do: Every Person Matters, Together We Can Do Great Things, This Is More Than a Job.

Position Summary

Zachry Construction Corporation is currently recruiting certified Crane Operators with experience operating Hydraulic Lattice Boom Crawlers as well as Rubber Tire Rough Terrain Pickers. This position requires the ability to work both day and night shifts as needed. Highway, road, and bridge experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Inspect and compare load weights with lifting capacity and load charts to ensure safe operation and prevent overload.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain crane mechanisms and components, including pulleys and cables.
• Follow all required company and general safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and report any needed repairs.
• Work with various crews on job sites and communicate safely using hand signals.
• Perform general labor duties as needed.
• Perform tasks that may require long periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
• Work rotating day and night shifts as required by project needs.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience lifting and placing concrete by bucket, prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe, and metal forming components.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification required.
• Ability to inspect cranes and recommend appropriate actions to maintain safe and proper working condition.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements for crane operation, including daily inspection logs, safe hoisting practices, and correct use of attachments.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate safely with ground personnel.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented with a strong commitment to safety.
• Physical ability to perform assigned crane-related tasks, including prolonged sitting, walking, standing, and bending.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds or more as needed.
• Must pass a drug screen and meet the requirements of the ZCC crane operator physical.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At Zachry, we invest in our people because they're the foundation of our success. We're proud to offer career growth opportunities, long-term stability, and a culture built on trust and respect.

Our Industry-Leading Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% dollar-for-dollar company match, Paid Time Off, and an annual Performance Bonus Program
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and advancement

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States. Relocation may be required for ongoing opportunities and career growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.

To learn more about our legacy and projects, visit www.zachrycorp.com.