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Crane Operator

Fred Smith Company
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026


    

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for an experienced Crane Operator to join our Structures team in the Triangle area. 

Basic Duties:

  • Ability to safely and efficiently operate crawler and rough terrain cranes to move and/or hoist materials, heavy weights and perform various other functions with related attachments.
  • Ability to set up crane and dismantle boom, determine proper ballast or counterweight for job being performed, operate boom safely with maximum height and angle to work with maximum load capabilities and prevent structural failure.
  • Ability to give and interpret hand signals.
  • Ability to operate crane and attachments in a safe manner while working in close proximity to personnel

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years previous crane experience
  • Valid NCCCO certification
  • Must have own transportation to the job site
  • Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits:

Fred Smith Company provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health, vision, dental, short term, long term, life insurance
  • 401k with match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Winter time benefits including STABLE Pay program with hourly minimums for eligible classifications
  • Safety Incentives
  • Career development opportunities and on the job training

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 919-783-5700
Email: fscpersonnel@fredsmithcompany.net

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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