Crane Operator, Bridge Construction

Company:  A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
Location: Red Oak
Closing Date: 07/06/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Job Summary

Operate dragline/lattice boom crawler, usually on a bridge construction jobsite. Travel from jobsite to jobsite in Iowa,

Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends, usually 40-50 hours.

Overnight stays may be required at the company's expense.

Essential Functions

  • Attend work as scheduled

  • Get along with others

  • Follow company handbooks and other instructions

  • Use and care for tools, equipment and materials

  • Read and understand equipment manuals

  • Use math skills to calculate the load/capacity to prevent overload

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assemble and disassemble equipment at the job site

  • Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions or damage, fill out reports documenting both

  • Determine the suitability of the supporting ground and surface for loads

  • Operate the crane skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations

  • Use a drag bucket, clam bucket, vibratory driver and extractor, auger, frostball

  • Lift rebar, lumber, beams, concrete and other items associated with bridge construction

  • Drive piling, using a variety of devices (drop or diesel hammer)

  • Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures

  • Read and understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels

  • Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner

  • Operate other equipment and perform other duties as assigned



Education, Experience & Certification

  • Assemble and disassemble equipment at the job site

  • Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions or damage, fill out reports documenting both

  • Determine the suitability of the supporting ground and surface for loads

  • Operate the crane skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations

  • Use a drag bucket, clam bucket, vibratory driver and extractor, auger, frostball

  • Lift rebar, lumber, beams, concrete and other items associated with bridge construction

  • Drive piling, using a variety of devices (drop or diesel hammer)

  • Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures

  • Read and understand Safety Data Sheets and container labels

  • Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner

  • Operate other equipment and perform other duties as assigned

Physical

  • Good corrected vision (distance at least 20/40, 70 field of vision) and hearing (no loss > 40 decibels)

  • Do not require insulin for control of diabetes

  • No medical history or diagnosis that would interfere with the ability to control a crane safely

  • Dexterous use of hands and feet

  • Climb in and out of equipment unassisted

  • Effectively work at heights

  • Walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, lift and balance

  • Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

  • Work safely in adverse weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, ice, mud, heat, etc.



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