What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Steel Erection Crane Operator position at Mid Atlantic Steel Erectors, INC?
Mid Atlantic Steel Erectors, INC is dedicated to excellence in steel erection and construction services. We pride ourselves on the skill and safety consciousness of our team members and the precision with which we operate.
Position TitleStructural Steel Erection Crane Operator
DepartmentField Operations / Steel Erection
Employment TypeFull-Time / Permanent
Experience Level3 to 5 years in multi-story steel framing or heavy industrial projects
Key CertificationsNCCCO credential, CDL Class A/B preferred, OSHA Subpart R compliance
Core MandateSafe manipulation of structural iron, heavy rigging oversight, and absolute "Stop Work" authority
We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Structural Steel Erection Crane Operator to join our field operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating mobile, crawler, or tower cranes to lift, position, and secure structural steel frameworks, including beams, girders, and columns. You will work closely with ironworkers, riggers, and site superintendents to ensure high-precision placement while maintaining strict compliance with OSHA regulations and site safety protocols.
- Equipment Operation: Manipulate crane functions using levers, foot pedals, and electronic controls to lift and position steel elements safely. Continuously adapt operating techniques to manage shifting terrain, changing wind conditions, and load distributions.
- Pre-Lift Planning: Read, interpret, and calculate structural load configurations and crane charts. Review engineered lift plans and assess site conditions, including ground-bearing capacity and overhead obstructions.
- Safety & Inspection: Perform comprehensive daily visual and operational pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Isolate crane footprints, barricade counterweight tail-swing zones, and maintain absolute Stop Work authority if any unsafe conditions arise.
- Rigging & Assembly: Oversee and assist in crane assembly, including pinning lattice boom sections and configuring outriggers. Inspect and certify structural rigging hardware and attachments before execution.
- Crew Communication: Maintain flawless synchronization using standard hand signals or voice radios with certified signal persons and ironworker crews, especially during blind lifts.
- Certifications: Active NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) credential for specified crane types (TSS, TLL, LAT, etc.). Certified Rigger and Signalperson designations are highly preferred.
- Licensing: Valid driver's license required; Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A or B) preferred for mobile crane transport. Ability to pass background checks for secure facility credentials (e.g., TWIC) if required.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of documented experience operating cranes specifically within structural steel erection, multi-story commercial framing, or heavy industrial environments.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficient in reading load charts, calculating safety margins, and adhering to OSHA Subpart R (Steel Erection) and ANSI standards.
- Physical Requirements: Excellent depth perception, spatial awareness, and physical stamina for climbing, prolonged sitting, and working in diverse outdoor weather conditions.
Be a part of a team where precision, safety, and professional development are prioritized. Enjoy a career with Mid Atlantic Steel Erectors, INC where your skill and dedication can take you to new heights.