Crane Operator

• Requisition ID:

  182193
• Position Summary
• Kiewit
• is looking for
• 100T Tadano Crane Operators
• for the
• I-65 Central Project
• located in
• Louisville, KY.
• Requirements
• + Experience operating a variety of cranes including Telescoping Crawler Cranes, Lattice Boom Cranes, and Rough Terrain Cranes.

+ Current and valid NCCCO alongside all required licenses and qualifications in accordance with federal, state, and project-specific regulations + Experience working near active traffic, utilities, and within tight project footprints. + Experience reading lift plans, load charts, and project drawings, and must work closely with riggers, signal persons, and site supervision to ensure all lifts are executed safely and efficiently. + Strong understanding of ground conditions, crane setup requirements, and load stability considerations, particularly in roadway and bridge environments where uneven terrain and limited access are common

• Job Details
• + Monday - Sunday + Dayshift & Nightshift + $41.05/hr, plus fringe pay on straight time + All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.
• Work Environment
• + This position demands a safety-first mindset, technical expertise in crane operations, and the ability to contribute to the successful execution of complex infrastructure projects + Effective communication skills are required to coordinate with crew members and respond to hand signals and radio instructions + The person must consistently demonstrate situational awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to stop work when unsafe conditions arise + Key responsibilities include safely hoisting, positioning, and securing materials such as structural steel, precast concrete components, bridge girders, and heavy equipment + The Crane Operator is expected to conduct daily equipment inspections, identify and report mechanical issues, and ensure all equipment is maintained in safe working condition + Strict adherence to all safety standards, including OSHA regulations and company-specific safety protocols, is mandatory + The person must demonstrate the ability to perform complex lifts, work in constrained job site conditions, and adapt to the dynamic requirements typical of highway and bridge construction projects + The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl + Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions + Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required + May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds + Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment + May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site + May require U.

S. Driver License + Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required + Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

• About Kiewit
• Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.

With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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