Job Title: Crane OperatorJob DescriptionThe Crane Operator is responsible for operating a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The Operator will be required to unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles. Direction is received from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals to determine required load movement. The Operator will also perform pre- and post-trip inspections along with daily and monthly equipment inspections. Adherence to safety procedures and maintaining logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA) is essential. The role involves long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing. Operators will occasionally work out of the cab to assist riggers and must be comfortable working on the ground.ResponsibilitiesOperate a mobile crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads.Unload crane accessories from trailers or support vehicles.Receive direction from riggers and/or site supervision via verbal or hand signals.Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and daily/monthly equipment inspections.Follow appropriate safety procedures.Maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours (FMCSA).Work long hours with frequent sitting, standing, moving, and climbing.Assist riggers on the ground as needed.Essential Skills4 years of experience operating cranes.NCCCO Certification (LBC, LBT, TLL, TSS).Comfortable working on the ground and performing heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs).Additional Skills & QualificationsKnowledge of blueprints.Forklift operation experience.Experience with heavy equipment.Why Work Here?We offer opportunities for overtime, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees enjoy paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a 401k retirement plan, Military Reserve pay offset, and paid maternity leave.Work EnvironmentYou will be working at our facility Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm. Must be comfortable occasionally working earlier (5am) and later (until 5pm). Occasionally, you will go to job sites and will ride in a company vehicle, receiving paid travel time.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Ruther Glen, Virginia.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.