Lattice Boom Crane Operator

Who We Are

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

Benefits/What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Safety-First & Family-Oriented Work Culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Company Match
• Long-Term Career Opportunities
• 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
  
  

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused NCCCO Certified Crane Operator to join our team and be responsible for operating a BRAND NEW CK1600g-3 Kobelco 160-ton crawler crane with a 220 ft boom.

This is a large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction project, located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is anticipated to run for approximately two years. Candidates local to the Metro-Atlanta area are preferred.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform complex lifts and material movements.
• Execute concrete placement using a 3 cubic yard (3cy) concrete bucket to support structural forming tasks.
• Execute the precision placement of other heavy construction elements, including deep foundation piles, large precast concrete members, and structural steel components.
• Perform basic operator maintenance (e.g., fluid level checks, greasing, etc.).
• Calculate and determine load weights.
• Maintain consistent and effective communication/signaling with onsite personnel.
• Conduct thorough daily pre- and post-operation inspections of the crane and rigging gear.
• Adhere to all company/OSHA safety policies.
• Participate in safety meetings related to lifting operations (e.g., clearance, weather conditions, ground stability).
  
  

Qualifications/What We’re Looking For

• Must possess a current and valid NCCCO LAT, LBC, or LBT
• Proven experience operating heavy large capacity crawler cranes, preferably in large-scale heavy civil construction or comparable environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and production.
• Strong knowledge of load charts, operating limits, and critical lift planning procedures.
• Ability to climb to and work at heights, as well as the physical stamina necessary to perform the duties of the job in various weather conditions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening/physical.
• Ability to work out of town as required by project schedules.
• Authorized to work in the US.
  
  

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