Crane Operator

February 3, 2026
Application ends: July 30, 2026
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Position: Crane Operator
Company: C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.
Job Brief
Key responsibilities operate mobile and fixed cranes to lift, move, and position bridge components such as beams, girders, and precast elements perform daily inspections and routine maintenance of crane equipment work closely with riggers and signal persons to ensure safe and precise lifting operations set up and dismantle crane equipment in accordance with project requirements maintain accurate lift logs and equipment usage records adhere to all osha, dot, and company safety protocols assist with other site duties as needed to support bridge construction operations qualifications valid crane operator certification (nccco or equivalent) minimum of 2 years of crane operation experience in bridge or heavy civil construction strong understanding of rigging, load charts, and hand signals ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties requiring climbing, stooping, and standing for extended periods willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel to job sites as needed what c.

Experience
Occupational Experience of 2 Years is required

Job Detail
  • Operate mobile and fixed cranes to lift, move, and position bridge components such as beams, girders, and precast elements
  • Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance of crane equipment
  • Work closely with riggers and signal persons to ensure safe and precise lifting operations
  • Set up and dismantle crane equipment in accordance with project requirements
  • Maintain accurate lift logs and equipment usage records
  • Adhere to all OSHA, DOT, and company safety protocols
  • Assist with other site duties as needed to support bridge construction operations Qualifications
  • Valid crane operator certification (NCCCO or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 2 years of crane operation experience in bridge or heavy civil construction
  • Strong understanding of rigging, load charts, and hand signals
  • Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions
  • Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties requiring climbing, stooping, and standing for extended periods
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel to job sites as needed What C.W. Matthews Offers You
  • A culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and year-end bonus
  • Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week C.W. Matthews is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H.