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Crane Operator

MEB
Hampton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

Job Brief.

Our team is looking for an NCCCO Certified Crane Operator to support various construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. The ideal candidate will be experienced in operating cranes for hook work and must hold current NCCCO certifications in TLL (Telescopic Boom Cranes – Swing Cab) and Lattice Boom Cranes.

To succeed, you must live out MEB’s core values on the job every day, with quality, health, and safety as your top priorities.

If you are a hardworking, safety-conscious tradesman that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects then we’d like to meet you!

Core Areas of Responsibility.

  • Operate crane using foot pedals, levers, dials, and switches to control speed and direction of movement
  • Analyze load charts to confirm safe lifting capacities
  • Ensure loads are properly rigged and safe for lifting or moving
  • Perform daily safety inspections of equipment
  • Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs as needed
  • Maintain accurate service logs and required paperwork
  • Follow company safety policies and promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment
  • Complete other duties as assigned by management

Skills You Possess.

  • 1-3 years of relevant operator experience.
  • Ability to perform hook work required and experience driving piles and sheeting is preferred.
  • Able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.)
  • The ability to comprehend and follow specific instructions.
  • Interpersonal competencies that include a drive for results, the need for closure, effective oral communication skills, organization, planning, trust, respect, being dependable and cooperation.
  • Good housekeeping standards and ability to observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.

Requirements.

  • NCCCO Certification in TLL and Lattice Boom
  • Must pass DOT Physical
  • 18 years of Age
  • Able to Pass a Drug Test
  • Legally Eligible to Work in the US
  • If assigned to a government project, US citizenship and background check may be required.

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