Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Job Summary

Operates cranes to lift, hoist, lower, and move materials and equipment at construction sites and within construction yards. Uses appropriate crane attachments to perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently while complying with equipment operating procedures and applicable safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates cranes to hoist, lift, raise, lower, and move materials and loads, as well as reposition equipment at construction sites and in construction yards.
• Operates crane attachments, including clamshell buckets, orange-peel grapples, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers, and other related equipment, as required.
• Reads and interprets crane load charts, boom indicators, and operating manuals to ensure safe equipment operation and proper load handling.
• Obtains and maintains a current Certified Crane Operator (CCO) certification card and medical card, as required for the equipment operated and applicable regulations.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly crane inspections, as applicable, and completes and submits all required inspection documentation.
• Follows established operating procedures, safety requirements, and supervisor instructions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to exert the following levels of force to move objects:

• Occasionally: 50–100 pounds.
• Frequently: 25–50 pounds.
• Constantly: 10–20 pounds.

The work requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling while standing, walking, or sitting, as required by the job.

Work Environment and Safety Requirements

• Works in construction environments where exposure to heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and other potential hazards is common.
• Requires agility, coordination, alertness, and awareness of surrounding activities to operate equipment safely.
• Must be able to safely access and enter the crane and properly use its mirrors, windows, controls, and gauges.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task and applicable safety procedures.
• Must follow instructions and adapt to flexible work schedules as required.

Jobsite Location

Jobsites can be located across NC / SC

The Lee legacy of construction excellence began in 1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lee worked on construction projects in the commercial, industrial, municipal, highway and private sectors throughout the southeast. Currently, Lee operates as a General Contractor in the Carolinas under NCDOT GC License Number 40139, with a rating of unlimited and unclassified. Since 1997, Lee has been a wholly owned subsidiary of W.C. English, Incorporated in Lynchburg, Virginia and operates under the name of Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc.

Lee’s primary focus is the management and construction of highway bridge projects in North and South Carolina. Our areas of expertise include the construction of highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, and culverts. Lee participates in design-bid-build, design-build and negotiated contracts.

Over the years, Lee has acquired broad experience in the heavy civil contracting industry and is proud to produce projects on time, under budget and safely for the customer. Our goal is to continue that mission while building a solid foundation with quality employees, effective management and efficient decision making.

Lee is a longtime proud member of the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC). Lee received the 2003 Pinnacle Award from the CAGC for the construction of a Pedestrian Bridge over I-277 in Columbia, South Carolina and is routinely recognized by CAGC for its excellent job safety performance.