mobile crane operator

Government of Canada - Central; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Kitchener is seeking experienced crane operators for various outdoor locations. Candidates must possess necessary certifications and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include operating mobile and tower cranes, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols. The position demands physical capability and reliability, with frequent travel to work sites. Ideal candidates will be dependable team players excelling in communication, ready to tackle challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience operating cranes.
• Valid driver's license (Class 3 or D, Class 1 or A) required.
• Boom Truck Crane Operator Trade Certification and Mobile Crane Operator Trade Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials.
• Perform routine maintenance work on cranes.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Dependability

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Mobile crane

Tower crane

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Boom Truck Crane Operator Trade Certification
• Mobile Crane Operator Trade Certification
• Hoisting Licence
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Hoist Operator Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Type of cranes

• Hydraulic or telescoping boom

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Hardworking