The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Crane Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Crane Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Crane Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Crane Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Crane Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Crane Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within ... Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as ...
Equipment Operator II
Mobile, AL · On-site
$41K - $66K/yr
... machine (up to 24 inches) Highway mower Rex or landfill compactor Transfer station or stationary compact Description For details, please see the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II | Class ...
Equipment Operator II
Mobile, AL · On-site
$41K - $66K/yr
... machine (up to 24 inches) Highway mower Rex or landfill compactor Transfer station or stationary compact Description For details, please see the Class Specifications | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II | Class ...
Equipment Operator III
Mobile, AL · On-site
$45K - $73K/yr
Equipment Operator III Exception List: (CDL required within 6 months WTP) Track mounted lift crane Track mounted dragline or clamshell Pavement milling machine Self-loading scraper Hydraulic dredge ...
Equipment Operator III
Mobile, AL · On-site
$45K - $73K/yr
Equipment Operator III Exception List: (CDL required within 6 months WTP) Track mounted lift crane Track mounted dragline or clamshell Pavement milling machine Self-loading scraper Hydraulic dredge ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
Will conduct daily pre-operational inspection of all machinery including cranes, SPMTs, and ... Experience as an operator of vertical lift and telescopic boom F/L's * Must meet all the physical ...
CNC Machinist
Mobile, AL · On-site
$20.25 - $27.75/hr
MYER is a family-owned and operated organization founded in 2013 on the principles of doing things ... Our Machining Department is among the region's largest in terms of capacity and capabilities. With ...
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CNC Machinist
Mobile, AL · On-site
$20.25 - $27.75/hr
MYER is a family-owned and operated organization founded in 2013 on the principles of doing things ... Our Machining Department is among the region's largest in terms of capacity and capabilities. With ...
CDL Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
$14.25 - $18.75/hr
... keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition. • Clean vehicles, trucks, and ... Operator 1 June 2022 Page 2 of 2 • Must possess a safety-first, positive attitude and work as a ...
CDL Operator
Mobile, AL · On-site
$14.25 - $18.75/hr
... keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition. • Clean vehicles, trucks, and ... Operator 1 June 2022 Page 2 of 2 • Must possess a safety-first, positive attitude and work as a ...
Fiberglass Laminator production laborer - Top Pay
Mobile, AL · On-site
$18 - $23.75/hr
FIBERGLASS LAMINATORS, FRP FABRICATORS, FRP FILAMENT WIDING MACHINE OPERATORS.FRP SHOP LABORERS- FULL TIME 40 HRS / WEEK FIBERGLASS PRODUCTION WORK - WORK CONSISTS OF FIBERGLASS PRODUCTION PIPE AND ...
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Fiberglass Laminator production laborer - Top Pay
Mobile, AL · On-site
$18 - $23.75/hr
FIBERGLASS LAMINATORS, FRP FABRICATORS, FRP FILAMENT WIDING MACHINE OPERATORS.FRP SHOP LABORERS- FULL TIME 40 HRS / WEEK FIBERGLASS PRODUCTION WORK - WORK CONSISTS OF FIBERGLASS PRODUCTION PIPE AND ...
SkillBridge: Machinist
Mobile, AL · On-site
$21.50 - $29.50/hr
Machine Operator ----- ----- Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity ...
SkillBridge: Machinist
Mobile, AL · On-site
$21.50 - $29.50/hr
Machine Operator ----- ----- Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity ...
Monitor machine systems and report issues or defects to maintenance personnel. * Work collaboratively with ground crews, crane operators, and other personnel to ensure smooth operation flow. * Follow ...
Monitor machine systems and report issues or defects to maintenance personnel. * Work collaboratively with ground crews, crane operators, and other personnel to ensure smooth operation flow. * Follow ...
Machinist (Multiple Shifts)
$21.50 - $29.50/hr
Machine Operator ----- Job Posting End Date: 07.23.2026 ----- Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color ...
Machinist (Multiple Shifts)
$21.50 - $29.50/hr
Machine Operator ----- Job Posting End Date: 07.23.2026 ----- Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color ...
Rail Loadout Operator
Lucedale, MS · On-site
The Truck Loadout Operator is responsible for loading all trucks scheduled and maintaining quality ... Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery * Willing and able to pull and lift ...
Rail Loadout Operator
Lucedale, MS · On-site
The Truck Loadout Operator is responsible for loading all trucks scheduled and maintaining quality ... Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery * Willing and able to pull and lift ...
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How much do machine operator jobs pay per hour?
What are some common challenges faced by machine operators and how can they be addressed?
What is the difference between Machine Operator vs Equipment Operator?
| Aspect | Machine Operator | Equipment Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications | High school diploma, on-the-job training, sometimes certifications |
| Work Environment | Factories, manufacturing plants, production lines | Construction sites, mining, heavy machinery operation |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, production, assembly | Construction, mining, transportation |
| Job Focus | Operating specific machinery like presses, lathes, or CNC machines | Operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, cranes, or excavators |
While both roles involve operating machinery, Machine Operators typically work with manufacturing equipment in factories, focusing on production machinery. Equipment Operators usually handle heavy construction or earth-moving equipment in outdoor environments. The skills and certifications often overlap, but the work settings and machinery types differ significantly.
What are machine operators?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Machine Operator, and why are they important?
What Do Machine Operators Do?
Machine operators are skilled in operating machinery, often specializing in one type of machinery or industry to become an expert. Machine operators also have a general skillset, knowing how to operate a wide range of industrial machinery. Since there are numerous industries and sectors that use a multitude of machinery, there is always room to learn more.

MasTec rating
7.4
Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
36th of 78 rated construction
Job description
MasTec Civil is currently hiring certified Crane Operators to join our team in Mobile, AL. Must have Bridge Experience!
The ideal candidate will have experience operating a Manitowoc 999 lattice boom crane with Bridge Experience.
The Crane Operator is skilled craft position that performs on heavy construction projects within any combination of the duties described more fully below. A Crane Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.
Company Overview
Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.
MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operates under Lift Director supervision and works with crews on various types of cranes: All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Mobile Crawlers, Hydraulic Cranes, and Boom Trucks; associated with the heavy/civil, roadway and bridge construction industry that includes, but not limited to; pile driving, beam erection, demolition, concrete construction, steel erection, and/or other heavy construction lifting activities.
- Must be able to maintain compliance responsibilities set forth in the OSHA standard Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR 1926.1400–1442).
- Must be able to follow instructions correctly, be able to communicate and respond accordingly to radio commands and/or with the ASME B30.5 Standard Hand Signals for Mobile Crane Operations regarding lift communications and/or lift instructions.
- Inspect machines and equipment daily, perform routine maintenance procedures and minor repairs as required and initiate additional repair requests from mechanics when necessary
- Perform general labor duties as needed.
- Maintain visual and radio contact with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly
- Provide additional support to other crane operators as necessary, including working overtime to complete tasks, operating several types of equipment and training, or monitoring junior operators.
- Must maintain a current Load Chart and Operations Manual within the crane cab at all times and be able to demonstrate Load Chart proficiency on various crane configurations and load chart usage, all in the language of the manufacturer’s instruction manual.
- Must demonstrate proficiency with the set up and operation of the crane’s computer in correct configuration and work within limitations.
- Must be able to participate and perform lifting load planning; and execute the approved Lift Plan accordingly.
- Must be able to inspect and be responsible for correct selection of rated rigging (slings, cables, straps, blocks, hooks, shackles, etc.) and the crane appurtenances prior to lifting operations with assurances that all lifts are within load limits of equipment and correctly rigged.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in handling, pre-start inspections, post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shut down and securing procedures.
- Must be able to work various shifts in a team environment. Team activities include responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day function of the team as well as with senior management who are involved running the project.
- Must perform daily safety and operational inspection crane. Must perform administrative paperwork including the preparation and submittal of daily crane inspection reports as per internal protocols and industry requirements. Inspections will be performed per documented checklist, determine if any parts are malfunctioning, report any deficiencies, and perform minor repairs to crane as needed. Copies of inspections shall be kept in a binder in the crane.
- Must possess the ability to operate various mobile cranes safely with a minimum of supervision while being able to handle multiple tasks.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of crane operation characteristics, controls, emergency skills, response to fire, power line contact, tipping, malfunction characteristics and performance questions about the specific crane types in use.
- The Crane Operator will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
- The Crane Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
- Must be willing to assist in other duties as required while not operating a crane.
- Knowledge to inspect cranes and recommend appropriate actions to maintain the crane in good working order.
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements in connection with crane operation including daily inspection log, focus on crane operation, and being able to safely hoist, move and place materials and objects using appropriate attachments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or general education degree
- 5+ years’ experience lifting and placing concrete by bucket, prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe as well as metal forming components.
- NCCCO or NCCER certification.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Qualifications:EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or general education degree
- 5+ years’ experience lifting and placing concrete by bucket, prefabricated bridge beams, precast bridge deck panels, rebar, concrete pipe as well as metal forming components.
- NCCCO or NCCER certification.
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
#MICCRANE
#LI-EH1
#LI-Onsite
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