Crane Operator
BLHIAlabama, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
BL Harbert International (BLHI) is a family‑owned construction firm founded in 2000 that delivers full‑service construction solutions worldwide. The company operates through U.S. and International groups, covering industrial, commercial, healthcare, and federal sectors, and offers pre‑construction, general construction, construction management, and design‑build services. BLHI is recognized by Engineering News‑Record as a top U.S. contractor and ranks 26th among green contractors, having completed over $5 billion in sustainable projects. Its expertise in LEED‑certified construction and design‑build projects positions the firm as a leader in environmentally responsible building. A culture rooted in a multi‑generational construction legacy drives the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and client partnership.
Job Description
Responsible for the maintenance and safety of crane machinery, inspecting for defects, lubricating, and replacing worn cables.
Requirements
- Inspect crane for safety issues on a daily basis.
- Operate crane under general supervision.
- Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
- Repair crane as needed.
- Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
- Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
- Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load-line.
- Work with in precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Operate crane according to signals from helper.
- Start and stop crane engine.
- Follow directions carefully.
