CRANE OPERATOR REQUIRED

Bowden Welding Service; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

RDOs

Monthly BBQ breakfasts

Birthday celebrations

Friendly team

Career development

Great working environment

Job summary

Bowden Welding is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join our Gold Coast team, working on residential and commercial construction projects.

You will operate the Liebherr LTM1030 mobile crane and Maeda 3T mini crane to assist with installation of structural steel, conduct pre-start inspections and maintain records, and communicate with site managers and riggers to plan lifts. A valid HR licence is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Formal crane operator qualifications and experience in construction.
• Minimum 3 years operating cranes on construction sites.
• Knowledge of crane load charts, rigging, lift planning, wind limits and ground conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with site team and coordinate lifts.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to WHS standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Operate Liebherr LTM1030 mobile crane and Maeda 3T mini crane on site.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and maintain operation records.
• Coordinate lifts with site managers, riggers and workers.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and Mobile Crane Code of Practice.
• Assist with crane set-up, pack-up and dismantling as required.
• Work with installation team to complete jobs safely and efficiently.

Skills

Crane operation

Dogman

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Driver's licence

HR licence (desirable)

Education

Crane Operator qualification

Dogman qualification

Boilermaker qualification (desirable)

Job description

Bowden Welding is looking for an experienced and qualified Crane Operator to join our growing team, working primarily across residential and commercial construction projects on the Gold Coast.

THE ROLE

You will primarily be responsible for operating our Liebherr LTM1030 Mobile Crane and Maeda 3T Mini Crane to assist our onsite team with the installation of structural steel.

Operating mobile and mini cranes safely and efficiently.

Conducting daily pre-start inspections and maintaining accurate crane operation and maintenance records.

Communicating effectively with site managers, riggers and other workers to coordinate lifting operations.

Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, Australian Standards and the Mobile Crane Code of Practice.

Assisting with crane set-up, pack-up and dismantling as required.

Working closely with our installation team to ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The successful applicant will have:

• Formal qualifications as a Crane Operator and Dogman, with a Boilermaker qualification highly regarded.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience operating a variety of cranes in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of crane operating principles, load capacities and rigging techniques.
• A strong understanding of lift planning, crane load charts, radius, wind limits and ground conditions.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and overtime to meet project demands.
• A valid driver's licence.
• HR licence is highly desirable

WHY JOIN BOWDEN WELDING?

At Bowden Welding, we believe a great team makes a great company!

We offer:

• Plenty of overtime opportunities.
• RDOs.
• Monthly BBQ breakfasts.
• Birthday cake celebrations.
• A friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• We pride ourselves on creating a great working environment where our employees are valued and part of the team.

Please note:

Applicants must have previous residential or commercial construction site experience.