Crane Operator
alpine solutions groupMidwest (WY)
About the role
Crane Operator We're looking for an experienced Crane Operator to join our team supporting transmission line, substation, and substation foundation projects across the Midwest and beyond. This is a hands-on field position for an operator with experience safely operating cranes in utility construction, heavy civil, foundations, or related infrastructure projects.
What You'll Do:
- Safely operate cranes and lifting equipment on transmission, substation, and foundation projects
- Perform critical lifts of materials, equipment, rebar cages, anchor bolt assemblies, forms, and other construction components
- Set up, inspect, and prepare cranes for daily operations and scheduled lifts
- Read and understand lift plans, load charts, site plans, and project requirements
- Work closely with foremen, superintendents, riggers, laborers, and other operators to execute lifts safely and efficiently
- Assist with positioning equipment and materials throughout the jobsite
- Support installation of drilled piers, foundations, rebar, anchor bolt cages, and concrete-related scopes
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and identify mechanical or operational issues
- Maintain proper communication with ground personnel and follow established signaling procedures
- Ensure crane operations comply with OSHA requirements, manufacturer specifications, and project-specific safety standards
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around crane operations
- Communicate potential hazards, changing site conditions, and equipment concerns to field leadership
- Travel to various project locations as needed
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of crane operating experience in utility construction, heavy civil, foundations, or related infrastructure
- Experience operating cranes on transmission, substation, foundation, or large-scale construction projects preferred
- Strong understanding of crane operation, load charts, rigging practices, and safe lifting procedures
- Experience working around drilled piers, rebar cages, anchor bolts, concrete, and other foundation-related scopes is a plus
- Ability to perform pre-operation inspections and identify equipment issues
- Strong awareness of jobsite hazards and commitment to safe work practices
- Ability to communicate effectively with ground crews and field leadership
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and physically demanding jobsite conditions
- Required crane certifications/licensing for the equipment and jurisdiction, where applicable
- Willingness to travel extensively
Travel:
Candidates can be based anywhere in the Midwest, South, East, or Central U.S. and must be willing to travel to project sites as needed.
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