Crane Operator / Pile Driver

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MasTec Civil in Lakeland, FL seeks an experienced Crane Operator / Pile Driver to join our heavy construction team. You will operate multiple crane types, manage lift plans, and coordinate with ground crews while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of lifting concrete components, NCCCO or NCCER certification, and the ability to work varied shifts. MasTec offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth in a national infrastructure leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years lifting and placing concrete and related components.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes under Lift Director supervision and coordinate with crews on various crane types.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA Subpart CC and signaling standards.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform routine maintenance / minor repairs.
• Perform general labor duties as needed and support other crane operators.
• Maintain load charts and rigging proficiency for lifts.
• Communicate effectively with ground crew and follow lift plans.

Education

High School Diploma or general education degree

5+ years' experience lifting and placing concrete by bucket, prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe as well as metal forming components

NCCCO or NCCER certification

Job description

Crane Operator / Pile Driver

Job Locations: US-FL-Lakeland

Overview

Take your career to new heights: MasTec Civil, a MasTec Company, is hiring Crane Operators in Lakeland, FL!

We are looking for skilled operators, ideally with FDOT Pile Driving experience (18" & 24" concrete piles), who thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to tackle a variety of heavy construction tasks.

The Crane Operator is a skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within any combination of the duties described more fully below. A Crane Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.

MasTec Civil is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. 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. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates under Lift Director supervision and works with crews on various types of cranes: All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Mobile Crawlers, Hydraulic Cranes, and Boom Trucks; associated with the heavy/civil, roadway and bridge construction industry that includes, but not limited to; pile driving, beam erection, demolition, concrete construction, steel erection, and/or other heavy construction lifting activities.
• Must be able to maintain compliance responsibilities set forth in the OSHA standard Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR 1926.1400-1442).
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly, be able to communicate and respond accordingly to radio commands and/or with the ASME B30.5 Standard Hand Signals for Mobile Crane Operations regarding lift communications and/or lift instructions.
• Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as required and initiate additional repair requests from mechanics when necessary
• Perform general labor duties as needed.
• Maintain visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly
• Provide additional support to other crane operators as necessary, including working overtime to complete tasks, operating several types of equipment and training, or monitoring junior operators.
• Must maintain a current Load Chart and Operations Manual within the crane cab at all times and be able to demonstrate Load Chart proficiency on various crane configurations and load chart usage, all in the language of the manufacturer's instruction manual.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with the set up and operation of the crane's computer in correct configuration and work within limitations.
• Must be able to participate and perform lifting load planning; and execute the approved Lift Plan accordingly.
• Must be able to inspect and be responsible for correct selection of rated rigging (slings, cables, straps, blocks, hooks, shackles, etc.) and the crane appurtenances prior to lifting operations with assurances that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in handling, pre-start inspections, post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shut down and securing procedures.
• Must be able to work various shifts in a team environment. Team activities include responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day function of the team as well as with senior management who are involved running the project.
• Must perform daily safety and operational inspection crane. Must perform administrative paperwork including the preparation and submittal of daily crane inspection reports as per internal protocols and industry requirements. Inspections will be performed per documented checklist, determine if any parts are malfunctioning, report any deficiencies, and perform minor repairs to crane as needed. Copies of inspections shall be kept in a binder in the crane.
• Must possess the ability to operate various mobile cranes safely with a minimum of supervision while being able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of crane operation characteristics, controls, emergency skills, response to fire, power line contact, tipping, malfunction characteristics and performance questions about the specific crane types in use.
• The Crane Operator will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• The Crane Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
• Must be willing to assist in other duties as required while not operating a crane.
• Knowledge to inspect cranes and recommend appropriate actions to maintain the crane in good working order.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements in connection with crane operation including daily inspection log, focus on crane operation, and being able to safely hoist, move and place materials and objects using appropriate attachments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or general education degree
• 5+ years' experience lifting and placing concrete by bucket, prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe as well as metal forming components.
• NCCCO or NCCER certification.

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

• 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. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. 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.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Service Line

CAI-MasTec Civil, LLC