Lift Planner

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia is seeking a skilled Lift Planner to operate cranes and coordinate lifting operations. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, 4+ years of experience with cranes, and the ability to perform detailed tasks in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include creating lift plans, ensuring safety protocols, and performing routine equipment maintenance. This position offers full-time employment with the opportunity to work on critical projects.

Qualifications

Must have experience in rigging or possess at least a rigger 1-2 NCCCO certification.
Requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain logs.
Create and submit lift plans and corresponding documents.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or GED

4+ years of experience with cranes and heavy equipment

Tools

3D Lift Planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

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About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are looking for an experienced, detail‑oriented Lift Planner/Crane Operator or experienced Rigger 1 or 2 who will operate various types of cranes to lift material, objects or personnel into place; drive cranes to work site and properly set up per the manufacturer’s operators manual and company rules regarding cribbing/matting, cribbing blocks or mats as required to perform job requirements of customer. This individual will also direct activities of oilers, truck drivers or helpers in setting up and knocking down the equipment, placing cribbing blocks and/or pads. They may operate cranes according to signals from the oiler or helper may bolt, pin boom sections together to modify boom lengths. This position is a member of a team and will require work as a ground crew depending on the task being performed. The ideal candidate will be involved in all scopes of modular delivery.

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.
The Operator will be required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles.
Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections.
Follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA).
Operator typically works under direct supervision and is expected to work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing.
The Operator is subject to possible exposure to extreme year‑round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.
Perform routine maintenance.
Carry tools for running repairs.
Using variables provided by the Rigging Team and site investigation, create, verify, and submit lift plans for crane and rigging operations using 3D Lift Planning software and Blue Beam.
Create CAD drawings for the bidding process and lift plan proposals.
Create and submit AHAs and MOPs for lift plans.
Draw crane positioning on site plans.
Communicate and coordinate with customers regarding project and lift plan information.
Distribute lift plans and the associated documents to appropriate individuals and entities.

Position Requirements

Must have experience in rigging or possess at least a rigger 1‑2 NCCCO certification.
Must be detail‑oriented and able to multi‑task.
Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication, listening, and computer skills.
Maintain a positive demeanor and contribute toward a quality work environment.
Ability to work without personal phone use, texting, Facebook, and other social internet sites.
Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.
Ability to type accurately and proof own work.

Education And Experience

Experience with cranes and heavy equipment.
High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience.
Mastery of CAD with aptitude toward similar software.
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The employee must have sufficient visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and digital camera, as well as other equipment.
Business must be conducted with the highest level of personal integrity.
Consistently maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company information.

Abilities

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.