Crawler Crane Operator

Ragle • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Ragle Inc. is seeking a highly skilled, safety-focused Crawler Crane Operator for its Heavy Highway/Civil Construction team. The operator will operate a 250-ton lattice boom crawler crane on major infrastructure projects, including bridge girder placements, heavy concrete pours, steel erection, concrete and steel pile driving, and other complex heavy lifts. The role involves working on fast-paced, safety-critical job sites with varied terrain and weather conditions.

This is a full-time position paying $35 or more per hour, depending on experience. Ragle Inc. has completed construction projects across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois since 1993, specializing in highway and bridge construction as well as deep excavation, demolition, grading, and pipe work.

Requirements

• Active NCCCO certification, or equivalent, for Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) cranes.
• At least 5 years of experience operating lattice boom crawler cranes of 250-ton class or larger on heavy civil or highway construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of load charts, rigging practices, lift planning, and load moment indicator (LMI) systems.
• Ability to work safely in varying weather, terrain, and physically demanding job-site conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bridge, highway, or large infrastructure construction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 250-ton lattice boom crawler crane to lift, move, and position heavy materials and equipment.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections of hydraulic systems, wire ropes, hooks, boom sections, and structural components.
• Read and interpret load charts, lift plans, and crane capacities based on radius, boom length, and counterweight setup.
• Assess site ground conditions to ensure crane stability and safe crane placement.
• Coordinate with riggers, signal persons, and field crews using hand signals and radio communication.
• Execute critical lifts in compliance with project safety standards and lift plans.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor field maintenance as needed.
• Maintain daily crane logs, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.

Benefits

• Long-term career opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major heavy highway and bridge infrastructure projects and with experienced teams committed to safety and quality execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed