Large Equipment (Crane) Operator

Rust Constructors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Large Equipment (Crane) Operator to support our Lake Lewisville Dam Project located in Lewisville, TX. 

Rust Constructors Inc. is a full-service, merit-shop construction and maintenance company providing life-cycle services for the mining, power, industrial, infrastructure, and government markets. Our services include construction, construction management, construction consulting; testing, checkout, start-up; and plant services including total plant maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds, production support and technical support. Rust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.

Typical responsibilities of the Crane Operator include but are not limited to the following:

Level Specific responsibilities: 

• Under direct supervision, performs routine duties.
• Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard construction techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic construction specifications.
• Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate mobile and/or tower cranes with lifting capacities of over 80 tons in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and project specifications.
• Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance of crane equipment.
• Review load charts, rigging plans, and site conditions to ensure safe lifting operations.
• Coordinate with riggers, signal persons, and other crew members to ensure safe and precise load handling.
• Maintain accurate records of crane operations, inspections, and maintenance logs.
• Adhere to all site safety regulations, company policies, and local/federal laws.
• Assist with setup and dismantling of crane equipment as needed.
• Report any malfunctions, safety issues, or incidents immediately to supervisors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five years of related experience
• Valid crane operator certification (e.g., NCCCO) or equivalent for cranes over 80 tons.
• Previous experience operating 150 Ton or greater crawler crane.
• Demonstrated knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and crane safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret lift plans, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, ANSI, and local regulatory safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand plans and specifications.
• High School Diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Previous experience operating Liebherr or Sany crawler cranes.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred if required for crane transport).
• Experience on large-scale industrial, marine, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with GPS, telematics, or digital crane control systems.

 Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary for this position is $46.00 per hour.

Rust's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.