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Certified Crane Operator
McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Certified Crane Operator. The right candidate will be willing to perform other related duties outside the cab in addition to operating the crane. We are a drug-free workplace, and you must consent to drug test and background checks.
The Operator's function is to be able to safely operate our Crawler Crane (80T). The operator must have good operational skills to be able to produce high volume quality work in a safety-conscious work environment. The operator must be able to effectively communicate with boat captains, foremen, and laborers to produce quality work in high volume, time-sensitive conditions. The operator must be willing to perform other related duties in addition to operating the crane outside of the cab.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 75 to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and handling of materials.
- Repetitive use of hands and wrists using power, rotational, and vibration tools.
Direction Received:
- Functions with regular supervision from managers/supervisors.
- Applies common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Must be willing to get out of equipment and assist with laborer duties as needed.
Required Experience, Education, Licenses and/or Certifications:
- Certified crane operator
- Lattice certification is required
- Crawler crane experience is required
- Prior experience operating cranes on water is preferred
- Pass a drug test and background check
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation to and from work
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
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