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Crane Operator

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry.  We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Crane Operators to include Hydraulic and Cable Cranes to join our team.

Qualifications

  • Valid NCCO Certification as appropriate
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Clean Driving Record (No major traffic violations, tickets or accidents for the last 7 years.)
  • Must pass pre-employment DOT physical/drug screening

Description

  • Operate Hydraulic and/or Cable Cranes.
  • Maintain daily logs, safety & inspection reports, and project reports.
  • Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks.
  • Daily cleaning of equipment.
  • Report deficiencies to foreman immediately.
  • Must be willing to perform manual labor related tasks to support projects.
  • Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
  • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers.

Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Location: Various Jobsites

Working Hours: Start varies between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Overtime, nights and weekends may be required.

Benefits: Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

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