Job Description

Summary/Objective

At Mahaney, our mission is simple: solve construction problems to benefit all. Guided by our values of Threefold Decision Making, Relentless Problem Solving, Lead Well, Elevate the Craftsman, and Others First, we operate with skill, precision, and purpose.

Our Crane Division plays a critical role providing safe and efficient lifting services that make our projects, and our clients’ visions, possible. We’re looking for a skilled, safety-focused Crane Operator who can help us continue delivering top-quality results for our clients. As a Crane Operator, you’ll be trusted to handle high-value equipment and materials with precision, while communicating clearly and working seamlessly with riggers, ground crews, and site supervisors. Your work will directly contribute to keeping projects on schedule, teams safe, and clients satisfied.

How You’ll Live Out Our Core Values

Threefold Decision Making

• Operate with a balance between safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Make judgment calls that protect people, equipment, and schedules.

Relentless Problem Solving

• Adapt to changing site conditions and lifting challenges with creative, safe solutions.
• Keep equipment in top condition to prevent downtime and hazards.

Lead Well

• Be a safety leader on-site, modeling best practices and PPE compliance.
• Communicate clearly with crews using hand signals, radios, or verbal instructions.

Elevate the Craftsman

• Operate cranes with precision, care, and pride in your skill.
• Continually improve your craft through training and experience.

Others First

• Put crew safety and well-being ahead of speed or shortcuts.
• Be a dependable teammate who others trust on high-stakes lifts.

What You’ll Do

• Operate mobile cranes in compliance with safety regulations and load charts.
• Interpret and apply crane load charts, rigging techniques, and hand signals.
• Set up, position, stabilize, and dismantle cranes as site conditions require.
• Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Transport cranes and assist with setup across job sites.
• Lift roofing materials, HVAC units, trusses, steel, and other construction components.
• Maintain accurate lift documentation and logbooks.
• Operate additional equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts).
• Assist with deliveries, routine maintenance, and job site support tasks.
• Keep crane equipment clean, organized, and well-maintained.

What You Bring

• Valid NCCCO (or equivalent) crane operator certification.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Strong safety mindset and proven safe work practices.
• Exceptional attendance and reliability.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to wearing and maintaining required PPE.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay + overtime opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading health, dental, and life insurance after 60 days
• Cell phone stipend
• 40 hours PTO after 90 days; 80 hours PTO after 1 year
• Guaranteed 40 hours weekly pay plus overtime

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 70 pounds. Must be able to operate crane controls including depressing buttons and foot pedals. Standard physical and agility test must be passed to obtain this position.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time non-exempt position. Normal business hours will vary depending on the season. Some weekends and travel may be required. Start time will be determined based on season and schedule.

Other Duties

Please note this job is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Mahaney Roofing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws

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