SIMON | Crane Operator

Job Location: NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, USA Type of Contract: Seasonal Posting Start Date: 5/22/26 Job Summary: Operates a lattice and hydraulic telescoping boom-type crane, crawler-type, and/or hydraulic rough-terrain crane to hoist and move materials, drive piling, and perform other related operations. Main Responsibilities: Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies Observe safety procedures, report safety hazards, and use equipment and materials properly Safely operate cranes, heavy equipment and vehicles within scope of assigned work Operate crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions Perform daily inspections of crane, rigging, and associated equipment; participation in critical lift planning Perform minor equipment maintenance, such as inspecting, lubricating, cleaning, and maintaining equipment Operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks Work closely with other employees to perform a variety of tasks required to complete assigned projects Education: Current National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Mobile Crane Operator Certification, or the ability to become certified required Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required Class A CDL with endorsements and valid medical card preferred High school diploma or equivalent preferred Skills: Two or more years of experience in operation of fixed and mobile cranes; experience operating Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) required; experience operating Telescopic Boom - Swing Cab (TLL) preferred Previous experience in bridge construction and pile driving preferred Physical Requirements: Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance Regularly required to use hands to make signal gestures and to move, handle, or manipulate objects Regularly required to communicate verbally and hear instructions or signals Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Frequently required to walk across uneven terrain, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand or work on feet for extended periods Frequently exposed to construction site conditions, including dust, loud noise, fuel, oil, chemicals, and adverse weather Travel with overnight stays away from home Benefits and Perks: Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options Prescription Drug Coverage Dental and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Life and AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Product and Service Group Discount Programs Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying #J-18808-Ljbffr