Crane Operator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a skilled Crane Operator for an exciting Water/Wastewater project in Aubrey, TX. In this role, you will operate a variety of cranes (RTs, crawlers, friction, hydraulics, etc.) in commercial, water, civil, or marine projects. The ideal applicant has extensive years of experience as a crane operator and maneuvers equipment in a safe manner.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals: 

• Safety-First Mindset 

• Paid Holidays (7) 

• Paid Time Off 

• Medical 

• Dental 

• Vision 

• 401(k) Retirement 

• Professional Development 

• Referral Cash Bonuses! 

McCarthy’s core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Safely operate and maintain various construction machinery including cranes, fiction cranes, hydraulic cranes, etc.

• Always follow McCarthy’s safety policies and under no circumstances by-pass or deactivate any safety features 

• Identify and communicate hazards, and danger zones 

• Perform daily inspections and Monthly Boom Down inspections, bringing all safety issues up to site management 

• Assist with the creation of critical lift plans 

• Safely lift and carry loads by using proper equipment 

• Perform or ensure the 8 hour/shift greasing requirements are completed 

• Always maintain crane cab and job site clean 

• Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Prior experience operating cranes in commercial, civil, or marine construction projects 

• Must have all the required certifications and trainings to operate the equipment 

• Must know and understand crane functions, limits, safety features, and how they will affect the cranes operation 

• Know and understand all hand signals as per ASME 830.5 

• Read and understand load charts 

• Identify and use common construction materials, hand tools, and power/electrical tools

• Understand construction terminology 

• Proven commitment to Safety 

• Work in an organized manner 

• Able to work night shifts when needed 

• Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site 

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions 

• Must be self-motivated and can work well with others 

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency 

• Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds 

• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces 

• Minimum age 18+ 

• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization 

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.