Crane Operator

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 general contracting capabilities, 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 essential to ensuring the safe, efficient, and precise operation of assigned equipment, directly supporting critical construction activities such as pile driving, steel erection, and bridge construction. This role is defined by a commitment to strict adherence to safety protocols, thorough equipment maintenance, and the skilled execution of critical lifts to meet demanding project standards.

Day-to-day, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of equipment care, including daily cleaning of cabs, weekly interior maintenance, and regular lubrication of doors and windows. You will collaborate closely with Project Superintendents and Foremen, providing daily reports on equipment condition, fuel status, and supply needs. Success in this position requires the ability to read load charts, plan critical lifts, and control crane movements in response to hand signals and radio commands while navigating complex work zones.

Benefits & Culture

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, disability coverage, a top-tier 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, an industry-leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.