Tower Crane Operator

Pagnotta Industries, Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural concrete service provider in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Tower Crane Operator. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience operating tower cranes and 2-4 years of rigging experience. Responsibilities include operating the crane, following safety procedures, and conducting maintenance. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, including health coverage and RRSP matching. This role is critical for those looking to advance in the construction industry and demands a reliable and safety-oriented individual.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP matching up to 4%

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience operating tower cranes required.
• 2–4 years of tower crane rigging experience.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift, move, or place construction equipment and materials.
• Follow safe work procedures for lifting and moving loads.
• Communicate with the operator via two-way radio and/or hand signals.

Skills

Operating tower cranes

Rigging experience

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman Tower Crane Operator Certificate or provincial equivalent

Fall Protection ticket

CSTS certification

WHMIS certification

Job description

If you’re ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes personal and professional growth, we want to hear from you!

Pagnotta Inc. is a mid-sized, full-service provider of structural concrete with job sites located throughout Western Canada. We are dedicated to providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating successful partnerships throughout the construction process.

We are currently seeking a Tower Crane Operator to join our fast-paced, challenging project in Metro Vancouver. Applicants from the Metro Vancouver / Lower Mainland area are encouraged to apply.

Competitive wages

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

Life insurance

Travel insurance

RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings

Opportunities for advancement—wage increases and promotions regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard, and take pride in producing quality work

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift, move, or place construction equipment and materials
• Follow safe work procedures for lifting, lowering, or moving loads
• Understand lifting and load-bearing capacities of the tower crane
• Secure loads with suitable lifting equipment
• Communicate with the operator via two-way radio and/or hand signals
• Signal and direct trucks for loading and offloading
• Inspect rigging equipment
• Rig in decks and fly tables
• Inspect crane and calculate capacities
• Fly tables
• Assemble and dismantle cranes
• Perform repairs and maintenance

Working Conditions

• Overtime after 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Two paid 15-minute breaks and one ½-hour unpaid lunch break daily
• Working at heights
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Positive attitude toward safety
• Punctual and reliable
• Self-motivated
• Manual dexterity, mechanically inclined, and physically fit

Requirements

• 3–6 years’ experience operating tower cranes
• 2–4 years of tower crane rigging experience
• Journeyman Tower Crane Operator Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Fall Protection ticket
• CSTS (required)
• WHMIS (required)
• Only applicants eligible to work in Canada will be considered

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pagnotta Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?*

What kind of cranes can you operate?*

Do you have your Journeyperson Crane Operator ticket?*

How many years of Rigging experience do you have?*

Do you have a valid Fall Protection ticket?*

What is your wage expectation?*

Are you located in Saskatoon, SK, Canada?*