Overhead Crane Operator — Precaste Concrete Production

Arcosa, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa, Inc. in Fort Pierce, FL seeks a Production / Overhead Crane Operator to safely operate overhead cranes, assist in fabricating concrete poles, and support production teams to keep lines running efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of crane experience, NCCCO certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while following OSHA/ASME safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience operating overhead cranes in a manufacturing, precast, or heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Valid NCCCO Overhead Crane Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Ability to read blueprints, load charts, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate remote-controlled gantry cranes or overhead bridge cranes to lift, transport, and position heavy materials.
• Inspect loads and rigging equipment to ensure safe lifting within rated capacities.
• Control load movement to prevent swinging, sudden stops, or unsafe positioning.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of crane equipment (wire ropes, hooks, brakes, and limit switches).
• Report equipment issues and assist with routine preventative maintenance.
• Assist in the fabrication of concrete poles, including forming, pouring, demolding, finishing, and assembly.
• Support operations by staging materials for production, including steel, molds, and concrete components.
• Load, unload, and move raw and finished materials throughout the facility.
• Assist with mold setup, stripping, cleaning, and resetting for production cycles.
• Stack, band, label, and stage finished products for storage or shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed.
• Work closely with production, yard, and maintenance teams to support workflow and minimize downtime.
• Follow production schedules and instructions to meet daily output goals.
• Participate in inventory counts and material tracking.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with plant standards.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Load handling

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

NCCCO Overhead Crane Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Arcosa, Inc. in Fort Pierce, FL seeks a Production / Overhead Crane Operator to safely operate overhead cranes, assist in fabricating concrete poles, and support production teams to keep lines running efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of crane experience, NCCCO certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while following OSHA/ASME safety standards.