Mobile Crane Operator 60t

Oriental Sunrise Engineering Sdn. Bhd; Lahad Datu; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Sunrise Engineering Sdn. Bhd is seeking a skilled Mobile Crane Operator to ensure safe, efficient lifting on our construction sites in Malaysia. You will operate, inspect, and maintain mobile cranes, follow approved lifting plans, and document daily inspections.

We value compliance with Malaysian regulations, strong teamwork, and a proactive safety mindset. Overtime, weekend work, and shifts may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Valid crane operator competency and authorization under Malaysian regulations.
• DOSH/JKKP/CIDB-recognized certification or competency, where applicable.
• 2–3 years of experience operating mobile cranes preferred.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of crane operating procedures and lifting safety.
• Able to understand basic lifting signals and communicate with the team.
• Physically fit, responsible, safety-conscious and reliable.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, public holidays, or shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile cranes safely and efficiently for lifting, shifting, positioning, loading, and unloading materials and equipment.
• Operate the crane within its rated capacity and approved operating parameters.
• Follow approved lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and lifting instructions.
• Ensure crane is positioned on stable ground before lifting operations.
• Conduct daily pre-start and visual inspections of wires, hooks, boom, hydraulics, outriggers, brakes, tyres, alarms and indicators.
• Confirm load weight, lifting radius, boom configuration and crane capacity before lifting.
• Maintain clear communication with the signalman and banksman.
• Ensure no unauthorized persons enter the lifting exclusion zone.
• Maintain safe clearance from buildings, power lines, excavations, and hazards.
• Complete daily crane inspection and operation records.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety-conscious

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

Mobile crane operator certification

DOSH/JKKP/CIDB certification

Job description

The Mobile Crane Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile cranes at the construction site. The employee shall operate, inspect, and maintain the assigned crane in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, approved lifting procedures, site safety requirements, and applicable Malaysian laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities

Operate mobile cranes safely and efficiently for lifting, shifting, positioning, loading, and unloading materials and equipment

Operate the crane only within its rated capacity and approved operating parameters

Follow approved lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and lifting instructions

Ensure the crane is positioned on suitable and stable ground before commencing lifting operations

Conduct daily pre-start and visual inspections before operating the crane, checking wire ropes, hooks and safety latches, boom and boom extension, hydraulic systems, outriggers, brakes, tyres and wheels, safety devices and alarms, load moment indicator, lights, horn, and communication equipment

Confirm the load weight, lifting radius, boom configuration, and crane capacity before lifting

Maintain clear communication with the signalman and banksman

Ensure no unauthorized persons enter the lifting exclusion zone

Maintain safe clearance from buildings, structures, power lines, excavations, and other hazards

Complete daily crane inspection and operation records

About you

Valid and relevant crane operator competency and authorization as required under applicable Malaysian regulations

Appropriate DOSH/JKKP/CIDB-recognized certification or competency, where applicable

Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating mobile cranes is preferred

Experience with construction, infrastructure, heavy lifting, or industrial projects is an advantage

Good knowledge of crane operating procedures and lifting safety

Able to understand basic lifting signals and communicate effectively with the lifting team

Physically fit to perform the duties required

Responsible, disciplined, safety-conscious, and reliable

Willing to work overtime, weekends, public holidays, or shifts when required by the project