• Crane Operator

    Aerotek (Ruther Glen, VA)


    Job Title: Crane Operator

    Job Description

    The Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads efficiently and safely. This role includes unloading crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles and receiving directions from riggers or site supervision through verbal or hand signals to determine required load movements.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections.

    + Follow appropriate safety procedures and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours according to FMCSA regulations.

    + Work under direct supervision and be prepared to work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing.

    + Assist riggers occasionally by working out of the cab and comfortably perform tasks on the ground.

    Essential Skills

    + 4 years of experience operating cranes.

    + Must be NCCCO Certified (LBC, LBT, TLL, TSS).

    + Proficiency in crane operation and heavy equipment handling.

    + Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of reading blueprints.

    + Forklift operation experience.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Employees enjoy a competitive salary along with opportunities for overtime. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid-time off, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k retirement plan. Additional perks include military reserve pay offset and paid maternity leave.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work takes place at the facility from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional shifts starting earlier at 5:00 AM or extending until 5:00 PM. The role involves travel to job sites in company vehicles, with paid travel time included.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Ruther Glen, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Ruther Glen,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.