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Operator Heavy Equipment 1

Zachry Group
Port Arthur, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Description

Position Summary

Industrial Heavy Equipment Operators will operate one or more cranes to move heavy equipment from one location to another location. This often entails a change in altitude from one location to the next.

Qualification Highlights

Must have current National Commission for the certification of crane operators (CCCO) credentials for the appropriate type of crane and current DOT physical.

Must have 5 years’ experience as a Crane Operator.

Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).

Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.

Must have all required tools.

Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

Will operate various construction Cranes to move equipment and other materials.

Plan operational lifts

Will inspect equipment.

Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.

May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.

Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Must have experience and knowledge of operating various cranes which may include but not limited to: Manitowoc 2250, 16000, 4100, Link belt 218, Kabelco 2500, and rough terrain (RT) cranes ranging from 25T to 140T.

Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.

Must be able to illustrate load planning and lift planning.

Must hold a current CCCO (may also require a particular cert per the crane being used).

Must have up to date DOT physical.

Must know all proper hand signals.

Must be willing to assist in other duties while not operating a crane.

Must be able to follow instructions correctly.

Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.

Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.

Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full and ongoing compliance with and adherence to all vaccination requirements, as may be established by the company from time to time or by or for a particular job site.

Job Requirements

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

  • NCCCO - Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC)
  • NCCCO - Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT)
  • NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Fixed Cab (TSS)
  • NCCCO - Telescopic Boom Cranes—Swing Cab (TLL)


Other Position Or Site Requirements

Job Specific Requirements

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A COMPUTER? *

No

BACKGROUND CHECK *

Yes

REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL *

  • Crane Operator Physical
  • Drug Screen
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Scott AV 3000 HT
  • Scott AV 2000 FF
  • 3M 6000 Half Face


SAFETY/ORIENTATION/TRAINING *

  • Safety Essentials
  • Scaffold User
  • Site Specific

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