Mobile Crane Operator - Safe Lifts on Offsite Projects

Acadian Contractors Inc; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors Inc. seeks a Crane Operator to safely operate mobile cranes on construction sites and offsite locations. You will perform lifts within load charts, conduct inspections, verify ground conditions, and coordinate lifts with riggers and crew.

You must stop any unsafe operation and follow the foreman’s instructions for work sequencing. Qualified candidates will hold NCCCO-certified crane credentials and have 3+ years of mobile crane experience, with a strong emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Must hold current crane operator certification (NCCCO preferred).
• Minimum 3 years mobile crane operating experience in heavy construction.
• Knowledge of load charts, crane configurations, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document daily crane inspections per OSHA standards.
• Verify crane setup, ground conditions, and matting before lifts.
• Review lift plans and rigging; participate in pre-lift meetings.
• Operate within load chart capacity; stop unsafe lifts.
• Coordinate with signal persons and riggers for each lift.
• Maintain logs and report maintenance needs.
• Support loading and securing crane equipment between sites.

Skills

Crane operation

Lattice/Telescopic cranes

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Signal & rigging communication

Education

OSHA-recognized crane operator certification (NCCCO preferred)

Tools

Load charts

Rigging basics

OSHA regulations knowledge

Job description

Acadian Contractors Inc. seeks a Crane Operator to safely operate mobile cranes on construction sites and offsite locations. You will perform lifts within load charts, conduct inspections, verify ground conditions, and coordinate lifts with riggers and crew.

You must stop any unsafe operation and follow the foreman’s instructions for work sequencing. Qualified candidates will hold NCCCO-certified crane credentials and have 3+ years of mobile crane experience, with a strong emphasis on safety,