Crane Operator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRailroad Avenue, West Haven, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06516, United States
About the Company
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, this family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has built an extensive client and project list through consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The company specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through a collaborative team approach and a focus on core values.
In addition to its core construction operations, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida stands as one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States, while Middlesex Paving has earned an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
About the Role
The Crane Operator is a vital member of our construction teams, ensuring the safe, efficient, and precise operation of assigned equipment to support critical activities such as pile driving, steel erection, and bridge construction. This role exists to uphold our "Number One Core Value" of safety in everything we do while executing skilled lifts that meet rigorous project demands and standards.\n In this position, you will be responsible for the daily care and readiness of your equipment, including thorough cleaning, maintenance checks, and reporting. You will work closely with Superintendents and Foremen to coordinate fuel needs, manage supplies, and communicate daily equipment status. Success in this role requires the ability to read and understand load charts, plan critical lifts, and set up cranes for heavy operations. You will respond to hand signals and radio commands, maintaining a high level of situational awareness regarding utility locations and the safety of those working in the area.
Our Culture
We value team players who possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles. We seek self-starters who rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, working efficiently with construction crews. Our environment is built on dedication, hard work, and a shared commitment to safety.
Benefits
We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that is among the best in our industry. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, and disability coverage. We also provide a top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, an industry-leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Middlesex Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Railroad Avenue, West Haven, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06516, United States
West Haven, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleReport required supplies such as grease, oil, and cleaning materials to the Superintendent
- check_circleComplete daily equipment condition reports and work checklists for the Project Superintendent
- check_circlePlan and assist with critical lifts while controlling crane movement via hand signals and radio
- check_circleClean machines regularly including sweeping cabs, removing trash, and lubricating doors and windows
- check_circleOperate assigned crane equipment safely and precisely for pile driving and steel erection
- check_circleAdhere to all safety policies and report accidents, incidents, and near-misses immediately
- check_circleMonitor equipment fuel status and report needs to the Superintendent for scheduling fuel trucks
Requirements
- verifiedValid crane operator license for the State of Connecticut
- verifiedMinimum of 10 years' experience with pile driving, steel erection and bridge construction
- verifiedHydraulic and friction crane experience
- verifiedOSHA 10
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependentscheck_circleEmployee assistance programscheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleDisability insuranceTop-tier 401k with matching
