Job Description: Veit's Foundations group in Milwaukee is seeking a Crane Operator. This person will operate the crane and may operate other heavy equipment on the job site as well. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. A Day in the Life at Veit Operates heavy equipment (mainly crane) of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction. Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director. Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training. Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director. Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned. Helps identify any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating. Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available. Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations. Other projects or duties as assigned by management. What You'll Need High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles. Ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations. OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit's safety training video is required. Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required. Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans. Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements. Other Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Must be willing to travel as needed. Must be at least 18 years of age. Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required. Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to varia le terrain. Who Are We? Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper Our Core Values Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making. Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it. Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging. Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty. Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable. VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING M/F/VET/DISABILITY