Job Title: Crane Operator

Job Description

As a crane operator, you will begin your journey by receiving comprehensive training for the first few weeks. This training involves learning about inventory locations, shadowing your trainer, and familiarizing yourself with color codes for steel placement in the warehouse. Additionally, you will receive training on crane operation based on your previous experience.

ResponsibilitiesWalk for 8-10 hour shifts, covering approximately 8 miles per day in an indoor/outdoor role.Operate both indoor and outdoor cranes, while being comfortable with exposure to the elements.Engage in housekeeping duties associated with the role.Learn to pull beams, load flatbed trailers and railcars, including rigging and getting onto the backs of flatbeds.Receive inventory, move materials to loaders via overhead crane, and fill out shipping reports and bills of lading.Essential SkillsHeavy industrial or construction experience is required.Ability to read a tape measure, verified through testing or references.Proficiency in learning and retaining information based on color, as inventory and coding systems use painted beam ends.Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive hourly rates and a shares program that provides stability and guaranteed incentives. Benefit from a pay increase upon permanent status, along with a shift differential for third shift workers. The new incentive program ensures a stable and rewarding paycheck, offering the opportunity for promotions and career growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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