Senior Crane Operator: Complex Lifts & Leadership

M.C. Dean; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Crane Operator 3 to lead complex lift operations on demanding sites. You will plan crane positioning, assess load paths, and coordinate with qualified crew to ensure safe execution within strict clearances and high-consequence tasks.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to mentor peers, and extensive experience with lattice-boom or telescopic cranes. On-site work is expected with strict compliance to regulatory requirements and company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with 6 years of experience, or combination of equivalent.
• Documented employer operator evaluation for the assigned crane type, size, configuration, and work.
• CDL Class A and medical card when assigned carrier or transport duties.
• State, local, project, or customer crane qualification when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard reviews for complex setups, tight clearances, changing radii, pick-and-carry work, restricted visibility, weather, ground, power lines, traffic, and simultaneous operations.
• Review complex lift packages and challenge assumptions involving load weight, center of gravity, radius, configuration, ground support, load path, landing area, and contingencies.
• Plan crane positioning, matting, boom or jib configuration, counterweight, reeving, assembly or disassembly, and setup corrections with qualified crew members.
• Diagnose abnormal equipment behavior, review configuration-specific inspection status, verify authorized repair release, and identify recurring defects that affect reliability.
• Lead complex lift execution using planned hold points to verify capacity, clearance, load control, crew readiness, and installation readiness before each critical movement.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Crane Operator 3 to lead complex lift operations on demanding sites. You will plan crane positioning, assess load paths, and coordinate with qualified crew to ensure safe execution within strict clearances and high-consequence tasks.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to mentor peers, and extensive experience with lattice-boom or telescopic cranes. On-site work is expected with strict compliance to regulatory requirements and company standards.