Crane Operator For Bridge Construction

Are you a Crane Operator looking for exciting work that keeps you and your family in North Carolina? Are you a team player who is willing to learn and grow in an established company?
Sanford Contractors could be the place for you! We're looking for a Crane Operator who:

• has several years of experience operating cranes, preferably on a Bridge Construction crew
• is a NCCCO certified operator
• lives within commuting distance of the Greenville NC area
• has communication and problem-solving skills
• has a knowledge of Bridge Construction equipment
• eyesight that complies with OSHA requirements for Crane Operators
• health certificate that complies with OSHA requirements for Crane Operators
• can operate lattice boom, friction cranes
• can operate cranes utilizing multiple lines
• has general ability to operate Bridge Construction related equipment (backhoe, dozer, loader, etc.)

ABOUT SANFORD CONTRACTORS: Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina’s most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal and state projects. In operation since 1969, we’ve seen tremendous change and there have been countless advances in materials, technologies and equipment. But some things haven’t changed at all. We’re still a family-owned and operated business. We’re still committed to excellence – to completing projects to the highest possible levels of quality, and we’re committed more than ever to the team members that make this company who we are today.

Core Principles:

• Live and work by the “Golden Rule”:  do unto others as you would have them do unto you
• Safety for you and your fellow team members is the cornerstone of every decision
• Take responsibility for your actions and decisions
• Always act in a way that reflects positively on both you and the Company
• Be an effective and motivated team member by not only working towards Company goals, but personal and professional goals as well

Core Duties:

• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Operate the crane in a safe manner, with the safety of the crew as the number 1 priority
• Perform regular inspections of the crane and lines for damage or needed maintenance/repairs
• Notify foreman or superintendent of maintenance/repairs needed
• Lubricate grease ports on crane and boom on a regular basis and as needed
• Keep machine clean and free of debris in the operator and engine compartment
• Know where the load capacity chart is in the machine you are responsible for and how to read the charts
• Be proficient in pile driving, concrete bucket operation, heavy lifting, clam shell operation
• Assist superintendent with planning large lifts
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities
• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

• Certified Crane Operator, CCO or other approved agency
• Rigger
• First Aid/CPR
• Signal Person
• Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
• Forklift

Requirements:

• Able to pass a drug screening
• Legally able to work in the US
• Must have valid Driver’s License with acceptable MVR

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members.  Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• Direct Deposit

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer