Crane Operator- Heavy Civil Infrastructure

S&B USA
Arlington, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced crane operators who prioritize safety and have a background in heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Best fit for

  • Experienced crane operators with a focus on safety and technical expertise in heavy civil infrastructure.
    — “Safety, quality, and schedule are not checkboxes here — they are the standard we hold ourselves to on every project, every day.”
  • Candidates with prior experience operating lattice boom crawlers and hydraulic boom cranes.
    — “Applicants should have experience with safe operation of lattice boom crawlers as well as hydraulic boom cranes”
  • Individuals who can manage physical demands and work in varied outdoor environments.
    — “Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.”

Things to consider

  • Periodic Saturday work is required, which may impact work-life balance.
    — “Saturdays are required periodically as needed”
  • Candidates must provide their own safety footwear, which is a cost to consider.
    — “Workers must provide their own safety footwear”
  • This role requires reliable transportation to multiple job sites in Alexandria and surrounding areas.
    — “The position location is in Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding areas”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with pile diving and specific crane types in your resume and interview.
    — “pile diving experience is a must”
  • Highlight your ability to perform preventative maintenance and repair tasks on crane equipment.
    — “Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventative maintenance and repair tasks.”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills and ability to work in loud, high-noise environments.
    — “The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Successfully operated various types of cranes
  • Maintained equipment in proper operating condition
  • Ensured safety and compliance with regulations
Typical background
Experience in heavy civil infrastructure projectsBackground in crane operation and maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

Crane OperationSafety ProtocolsPreventative MaintenanceHydraulic SystemsPile Driving

Preferred

Project ManagementTeam Leadership

Stack & domain

Crane OperationPile DivingSafety FootwearReliable TransportationSafetyQualityScheduleConstructionInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from S&B USA via Greenhouse

Fay, S&B USA Construction builds complex infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic such as major bridges, tunnels, highways, and P3 programs that demand technical depth and strong field leadership. Safety, quality, and schedule are not checkboxes here — they are the standard we hold ourselves to on every project, every day. Whether you are early in your career looking for the kind of project exposure that accelerates growth, or a seasoned professional ready to lead work at the highest level, you will find both here. We invest in the people who build with us, and the projects we take on reflect that commitment.

We’re actively seeking a Crane Operator to join our team, please read below for the details of the position.  Applicants should have experience with safe operation of lattice boom crawlers as well as hydraulic boom cranes, pile diving experience is a must.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely and skillfully operate various types of cranes, including but not limited to lattice boom crawlers and hydraulic boom crawlers
  • Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventative maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Perform tasks in a safe and accident-free manner.

Requirements:

  • Three years of experience required
  • Valid Driver’s License with clean driving history
  • Experience operating various types of cranes.
  • Applicant must be able to pass drug test.
  • The position location is in Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding areas
  • Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • Workers must provide their own safety footwear
  • Workers must have reliable transportation
  • Saturdays are required periodically as needed

Work Environment:

  • Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
  • Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
  • Noise levels in the work environment is usually loud.
  • Ability to wear and work in personnel protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ankle-supporting safety-toed work boots and a safety vest.

Physical Demands:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Extensive moving or positioning heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.).
  • Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
  • Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and ascend/descend to reach materials or enter heavy equipment.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact recruiting@shikunusa.com or 412-471-4200 ext. 1032.

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Source: S&B USA careers (Greenhouse)

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