Entry Level Mobile Crane Operator Jobs
New grad mobile crane operator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where completing an apprenticeship or vocational training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like CMC, Timken, and Fluor hiring at this level now.
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it's what's inside that counts
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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:
- Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
- Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
- 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
- $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
- Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job
CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.
- Maintain all aspects of overhead cranes
- Heavy emphasis on electrical maintenance
- Electrical systems, AC Drives, Static Stepless, AC Contactor, and PLC controls
- 3 Phase 480 power, AC magnet controllers and DC magnet controllers
- Mechanical systems, gearboxes, wheels, couplings, and structure
- At least one year of experience in an industrial maintenance environment or equivalent military experience
- Experience troubleshooting 480vac 3 phase motor control systems
- Ability to provide written and/or electronic reports and verbally communicate with customers
- Ability to work at heights greater than six feet off of the ground
- Ability to pay close attention to detail required
Your Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
We are Commercial Metals Company, a Fortune 500 company with a family feel that’s already part of your life. Our steel products have been supporting structures in more than 20 countries for over 100 years. And the secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging problems facing our world over last 100 years — but we’re just getting started.
If you’re ready to reimagine ways to make the steel industry more sustainable, reinforce the bridges and roadways that connect our communities, and raise the bar for what it means to do meaningful work day in and day out. In short, you’re ready to be part of CMC. Join us and start moving your career — and our world — forward.
CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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it's what's inside that counts
_______________________________
There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:
- Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
- Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
- 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
- $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
- Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job
CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.
- Maintain all aspects of overhead cranes
- Heavy emphasis on electrical maintenance
- Electrical systems, AC Drives, Static Stepless, AC Contactor, and PLC controls
- 3 Phase 480 power, AC magnet controllers and DC magnet controllers
- Mechanical systems, gearboxes, wheels, couplings, and structure
- At least one year of experience in an industrial maintenance environment or equivalent military experience
- Experience troubleshooting 480vac 3 phase motor control systems
- Ability to provide written and/or electronic reports and verbally communicate with customers
- Ability to work at heights greater than six feet off of the ground
- Ability to pay close attention to detail required
Your Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
We are Commercial Metals Company, a Fortune 500 company with a family feel that’s already part of your life. Our steel products have been supporting structures in more than 20 countries for over 100 years. And the secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging problems facing our world over last 100 years — but we’re just getting started.
If you’re ready to reimagine ways to make the steel industry more sustainable, reinforce the bridges and roadways that connect our communities, and raise the bar for what it means to do meaningful work day in and day out. In short, you’re ready to be part of CMC. Join us and start moving your career — and our world — forward.
CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
#IND-HTF
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Entry Level Mobile Crane Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mobile crane operator job?
Start by completing a crane operator apprenticeship through a union such as the International Union of Operating Engineers, or enroll in a vocational program that covers rigging, load charts, and safety protocols. Earning an NCCCO certification gives entry level candidates a measurable edge. Employers at this stage look for candidates who demonstrate safety awareness, the ability to read load charts, and hands-on hours logged during training or internships.
Which companies hire entry level mobile crane operators?
Companies hiring entry level mobile crane operators right now include CMC, Timken, and Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is spread across general contractors, heavy equipment rental companies, and industrial construction firms that bring on trainees and apprentices alongside their experienced crews.
Are there remote entry level mobile crane operator jobs?
Remote work is rare in this occupation since operating a mobile crane requires a physical on-site presence. About 0% of entry level mobile crane operator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve administrative, dispatch, or project coordination support roles within crane and rigging companies rather than hands-on operating positions.
Are these new grad mobile crane operator jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates of apprenticeship programs, vocational schools, or community college heavy equipment courses. A new grad friendly posting typically requires zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or training hours in place of full-time work history, and does not require an extensive certification portfolio before the first day.
Which industries hire the most entry level mobile crane operators?
Entry Level mobile crane operator roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because large-scale infrastructure projects, commercial building construction, and industrial facility work all require consistent crane support, creating steady demand for trained operators who are just starting their careers.