Crane Operator

Position Title: Crane Operator
Date Posted:03/12/2025
Location: Gypsum, CO
Salary Interva l: Hourly
Pay Range:$35.00 - $45.00

Position Description

Crane Operator responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.
• Proficiently manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Uses critical lift plan checklist and signs off on completion.
• Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard-working
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Flexibility: The ability to work in several diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: Depth perception and eye-hand coordination are critical.
  Winning attitude!
• Follows safety procedures, identifies unsafe practices, and safely operates and properly maintains Company equipment.
• Promotes the values and practices of the Company, and works within a team environment.
  Accurately and thoroughly performs the job.
• Uses creativity and imagination to develop new ideas and/or solve problems.

Position Requirements

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 essential functions.

• A minimum of 5 years of Crane Operating Experience
• NCCCO Certification for hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons is required.
• NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Truck Cranes up to 150 tons is strongly preferred.
• NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes up to 120 tons is strongly preferred.
• RLW Certification required.
• A commercial Driver’s License is required.
• Willing to do laborer work
• Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75 lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, and moving around hazardous sites.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination is a must. Depth perception is required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.