What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at Ames Construction?
Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Performing tasks involving physical labor on construction sites
- General cleanup of the site
- Unloading, handling and stockpiling material
- Build and position forms for pouring concrete and dismantle forms
- Tend Machines, pumps, compressors, and generators
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledgeable in OSHA standards
- Willingness to learn and accept direction from supervisors
- Ability to work with tools and equipment such as, power and non-power tools
- Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
- Ability to manage time, multitask and prioritize
- 3-5 years of experience in crane operation on similar projects
- CCO Certification for Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes required
- Commercial Driver’s License required