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This role is critical to safely and efficiently operating cranes and other heavy equipment in support of utility construction projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in crane operation, excellent safety awareness, and flexibility to travel for work across multiple locations.\n\nCompany Benefits\nMedical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits that start the first of the month after 30 days.\nCompany Paid, Basic Life, AD&D, and Basic Short-Term Disability.\n401 (k) with company match.\nPaid Holidays and Vacation.\nState and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program.\nCompany Paid Flame Retardant Clothing.\nPer Diem for work more than 75 miles or more from home.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nOperate cranes (swing cab, fixed cab, boom trucks, etc.) in line with NCCCO certification and company safety standards.\nRead and interpret load charts and rigging requirements to plan safe lifts.\nPerform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.\nWork closely with signal persons and ground crews to execute lifts.\nTransport equipment to and from job sites across multiple states.\nOperate a variety of heavy equipment as needed (e.g., crane, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, winch cat, cable plow, rubber tire loader, etc.).\nSafely work around utilities within energized environments.\nFollow DOT regulations and adhere to job site safety protocols.\nComplete work in various environmental conditions and terrains.\nSupport other construction tasks when not actively operating equipment.\nRequirements:\nActive NCCCO Certification (ability to provide number upon request).\nExperience operating cranes in electrical utility or heavy construction industry.\nValid Driver’s License required; CDL HIGHLY preferred.\nWillingness to travel and work extended hours.\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on uneven terrain and in all weather conditions.\nMust pass pre-employment background and MVR checks.\nFamiliarity with DOT regulations and job site safety procedures.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMultiple NCCCO crane class certifications.\nOSHA 10 or 30 certification.\nFirst Aid/CPR certification.\nExperience in electrical utility construction or working around energized lines.","company":"Cw Wright Construction","rawCompany":"cw wright construction","city":"Virginia Beach","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:39:04.648Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7021.00","title":"Crane and Tower Operators","slug":"crane-and-tower-operators"},{"code":"53-7041.00","title":"Hoist and Winch Operators","slug":"hoist-and-winch-operators"},{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237130","title":"Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"power-and-communication-line-and-related-structures-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Certified Crane Operator","description":"Description:\nCW Wright Construction Company is a leading provider of high-quality turnkey transmission, substation, distribution, and solar facility construction services for electric utilities in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions of the United States. 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The ideal candidate has a strong background in crane operation, excellent safety awareness, and flexibility to travel for work across multiple locations.\n\nCompany Benefits\nMedical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits that start the first of the month after 30 days.\nCompany Paid, Basic Life, AD&D, and Basic Short-Term Disability.\n401 (k) with company match.\nPaid Holidays and Vacation.\nState and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program.\nCompany Paid Flame Retardant Clothing.\nPer Diem for work more than 75 miles or more from home.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nOperate cranes (swing cab, fixed cab, boom trucks, etc.) in line with NCCCO certification and company safety standards.\nRead and interpret load charts and rigging requirements to plan safe lifts.\nPerform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.\nWork closely with signal persons and ground crews to execute lifts.\nTransport equipment to and from job sites across multiple states.\nOperate a variety of heavy equipment as needed (e.g., crane, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, winch cat, cable plow, rubber tire loader, etc.).\nSafely work around utilities within energized environments.\nFollow DOT regulations and adhere to job site safety protocols.\nComplete work in various environmental conditions and terrains.\nSupport other construction tasks when not actively operating equipment.\nRequirements:\nActive NCCCO Certification (ability to provide number upon request).\nExperience operating cranes in electrical utility or heavy construction industry.\nValid Driver’s License required; CDL HIGHLY preferred.\nWillingness to travel and work extended hours.\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on uneven terrain and in all weather conditions.\nMust pass pre-employment background and MVR checks.\nFamiliarity with DOT regulations and job site safety procedures.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMultiple NCCCO crane class certifications.\nOSHA 10 or 30 certification.\nFirst Aid/CPR certification.\nExperience in electrical utility construction or working around energized lines.","datePosted":"2026-08-10T13:39:04.648Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T13:39:04.648Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cw Wright Construction","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Virginia Beach","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f074ad2ca1bd8a2ac6d65680"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f074ad2ca1bd8a2ac6d65680"}}