Crane Operator / Rigger

Sunstate Lift n Shift; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Superannuation paid

Paid weekly

Casual to start

Full-time potential

Job summary

Sunstate Lift n Shift on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Crane Operator / Rigger to join our small, local team. This hands-on role covers crane operation and rigging/dogging across a variety of jobs.

The position is Monday–Friday, casual to start with the opportunity to move to full-time for the right person, with occasional Saturday shifts, training provided for knuckleboom cranes, and generous weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in crane operations and rigging/dogging
• Safety-focused and reliable
• Current and unrestricted Australian work rights

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and perform rigging/dogging as required
• Work across Sunshine Coast and Noosa region
• Collaborate with small local team and customers

Skills

Crane operations

Rigging/Dogging

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Customer communication

Tools

Knuckleboom cranes

Job description

Crane Operator / Rigger – $45–$50/hr | Sunshine Coast

Join a growing local crane hire business | Monday–Friday | Casual with opportunity for full-time

Sunstate Lift n Shift is a locally owned and operated crane hire business servicing the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and surrounding areas.

We're looking for an experienced Crane Operator / Rigger to join our team.

This is a Monday–Friday position, initially offered on a casual basis, with the opportunity to move into full-time employment for the right person.

Occasional Saturday Shifts are available and offered on a 'who wants it' basis.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position where you'll be doing both crane operation and rigging/dogging, depending on the job and the crew on the day.

Our fleet currently includes:

• All Terrain Slew Crane

• Pick & Carry Crane

• 2 x Knuckleboom Cranes

Experience operating the above equipment is highly regarded. Training will be provided on our knuckleboom cranes, so you don't need to have previous knuckleboom experience to apply.

You'll be working across a variety of crane hire, lifting and rigging jobs throughout the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region.

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who is:

• Experienced in crane operations and rigging

• Safety-focused and takes pride in doing the job properly

• Reliable and punctual

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

• Able to communicate well with customers, site personnel and the crew

• Willing to get involved and do what is required to get the job done safely and efficiently

Minimum Requirements

• C1 Crane High Risk Work Licence

• RB High Risk Work Licence

• HR Driver Licence

• White Card

• Relevant experience in crane operations and rigging/dogging

• Current and unrestricted Australian work rights

Additional tickets, licences and experience will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience

• Monday–Friday

• Overtime available and paid

• Superannuation paid

• Paid weekly

• Casual to start, with the opportunity for full-time for the right person

• Variety of crane, lifting and rigging work

• Sunshine Coast, Noosa and surrounding areas

• Work as part of a small, local team

• Opportunity to grow with a developing business

We're not looking for someone who simply wants to turn up, operate a crane and go home. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands that safety comes first, and wants to become a valued part of a small team.

If you're an experienced crane operator/rigger looking for a new opportunity and think you'd be a good fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.