Crane Operators / Riggers

CQ Crane Hire; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CQ Crane Hire in Rockhampton is seeking skilled crane operators and dogmen for ongoing projects across commercial, industrial and infrastructure sites. Join a locally owned team with a strong safety culture and long-standing presence in Central Queensland.

Responsibilities include planning lifts, coordinating with site teams, and ensuring pre-start checks and paperwork are completed accurately. Local applicants preferred; overtime and weekend work may occur.

Qualifications

• Experience operating crane hire equipment on construction sites.
• Proven ability to plan and execute lifts safely.
• Experience completing lift plans and site paperwork.
• Ability to work with clients and site teams.
• Commitment to keeping equipment clean and ready.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and/or work as dogman on a range of plant and sites
• Plan and execute lifts safely with clear radio and hand-signal communication
• Complete pre-start checks, lift plans and site paperwork
• Work with clients, site supervisors and yard/ops team
• Keep plant and gear clean, serviceable and job-ready
• Follow CQ Crane Hire and site WHS procedures every time

Skills

Crane operation experience

Safety-focused

Clear communication

Pre-start checks

Education

High Risk Work Licence: C2/C6/C0

Construction White Card (QLD)

Valid HR/HC driver’s licence

Job description

You\'ll work wet hire across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure jobs — including wind farm and major project work — with a professional team that plans lifts properly and gets them done right. You\'ll operate cranes and/or work as dogman on a range of plant and sites.

Key responsibilities

Operate cranes and/or work as dogman on a range of plant and sites

Plan and execute lifts safely with clear radio and hand-signal communication

Complete pre-start checks, lift plans and site paperwork

Work with clients, site supervisors and yard/ops team

Keep plant and gear clean, serviceable and job-ready

Follow CQ Crane Hire and site WHS procedures every time

About you

Current High Risk Work Licence: C2/C6/C0 (or relevant crane class) and/or DG (Dogman) RB/RI/RA (Riggers)

Construction White Card (QLD)

Valid driver\'s licence (HR/HC highly regarded)

Proven crane hire or construction lifting experience

Strong safety focus and clear communication

Able to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test

Willing to work overtime and occasional weekends when jobs demand it

Locals only to apply as no accomodation provided

About us

Locally owned and operated for 40+ years, CQ Crane Hire is Central Queensland\'s go-to for franna, slewing, all-terrain, truck-mounted and spider crane hire. We\'re growing and need experienced, safety-focused people to join our Rockhampton crew.

Steady work with a well-established local company

Modern plant and a team that backs each other on site

Competitive pay based on tickets and experience

Career pathways across our fleet and project work