CAD Draftsman - Crane Operations

Southern Transport • Full-time • Midland, Texas, United States • $51,228 - $91,751 / year • 2m ago

Southern Lifting and Hoisting is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Draftsman to support crane, rigging, and heavy lift operations in our Midland office. This role is responsible for creating accurate drawings and documentation that help projects move from planning to safe execution.

This position supports engineering, operations, and customers by preparing lift plans, machinery installation drawings, and supporting design documents.

Why This Role Matters

Accurate drawings and organized documentation help jobs run safely, efficiently, and with fewer delays. This role plays an important part in helping operations teams and customers align before equipment arrives on site.

What You’ll Do

Use 2D/3D AutoCAD to develop lift plans, machinery installations, and supporting designs
Maintain organized drawing files and execution documents
Meet with clients as needed to discuss job scope and field measure job sites
Support planning efforts with accurate drawings and revisions
Assemble drawing packages with required project details
Adapt quickly to job changes and revised scopes
Communicate with internal teams and customers regarding drawing updates

What You Need to Succeed

Experience using AutoCAD required
Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Design Drafting, or related discipline preferred, not required
Crane, rigging, construction, or related industry experience is a plus

A Day in the Life

This role may involve building lift drawings, revising plans based on changing job scopes, organizing project files, and supporting teams with documentation needed for upcoming jobs.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience
Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
High-impact role with visibility across operations
Team environment where execution matters
Benefits package available

About Southern

The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. Together, our teams help move, lift, plan, and build the infrastructure that keeps critical industries running. From heavy haul transportation to crane operations, project logistics, freight brokerage, and fabrication, Southern offers employees the opportunity to build long-term careers inside a growing, vertically integrated organization known for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Southern Lifting and Hoisting is your go-to provider for lifting, hauling, and logistics. With a team of skilled operators and a wealth of industry experience, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions that streamline operations across various sectors.

Southern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.

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