Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Crane Operator

 Posted 05-Mar-2025 (MST)
Location: Dickinson, ND, USA 
Salary: 80000-130000 per year Depending on experience Hourly 
Time: Full Time

Crane Operator is responsible for providing the safe operation of the crane by performing crane setup, pre-trip inspection, rigging, and crane operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate crane under general supervision.
  • Manipulate or depress crane controls to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
  • Ensure the  load is properly secured
  • Review rigging work before lifting
  • Inspect crane for safety issues daily
  • Complete job tickets, and all other necessary paperwork
  • Life, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects and locations
  • Drive crane to the work site
  • Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads
  • Move levers and pedals to rotate the crane on the chassis to raise and lower the crane boom and to raise and lower the load line
  • Attends and participates in safety meetings
  • Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, weight and dimension requirements, and any other regulations that are required.
  • Reports any incidents immediately
  • Able to work in all weather conditions
  • Performs other duties as directed by management

Required Skills

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must possess organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to work with a team
  • Must be able to lift 60 pounds and handle physically demanding work
  • Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
  • Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
  • Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
  • Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work