CDL Crane Operator

TNT Crane & Rigging; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging is seeking experienced full-time CDL crane operators to join our Beaumont-Nederland branch. The role emphasizes safety, proper crane setup, and accurate load handling to support customers.

You will perform pre-shift planning, operate cranes under NCCCO license, read load charts, and maintain equipment and records while following state and federal laws.

Candidates must have CDL, NCCCO license, 3+ years hydraulic crane experience, and ability to read hand signals.

Qualifications

• CDL required.
• NCCCO crane operator license required.
• 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Review next day’s job assignment and ensure rigging and equipment are ready.
• Complete and submit Field Tickets and payroll records on schedule.
• Operate crane safely following signals and load charts.
• Inspect and maintain crane, truck, and trailer; perform daily vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Troubleshoot mechanical problems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beaumont - Nederland, TX 77627

Position Type: Full Time

TNT is looking to add experienced full‑time CDL crane operators to our growing Branch. The following requirements must all be met to be considered for this position.

Summary

Ensures safety first, along with safe lifting of the load, proper set‑up of the crane, while maintaining customer focus. Follows all State and Federal laws while operating motor vehicles. Follows all safety and environmental policies while performing the job task.

Responsibilities

• At the end of the shift review what the next day(s) job assignment are and have all necessary rigging and equipment ready before ending the shift.
• Completes Field Ticket and turns it in to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was utilized on the job, makes sure to write it down on the Field Ticket.
• Completes payroll book daily with the hours worked. Hours must be reported to the local branch office no later than 10:00 a.m. every Monday.
• If not on a job assignment, informs the supervisor and is productive by inspecting, cleaning, and performing maintenance on the equipment.
• Carries and answers phone/pagers in a prompt manner.
• Assists in the training of safe operation of a crane.
• Periodically reviews assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
• Cleans, inspects, and reorganizes equipment in shop and yard. Clean shop, washes rack and break room.
• Be able to read, interpret, and calculate the load percentage by utilizing the load charts of the cranes owner and operation manual.
• Be able to program the crane's computer in proper set‑up mode, set‑up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Must determine that the signal person understands and performs proper hand signals before lifting the load.
• Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspects crane, truck, and/or trailer and fills out vehicle inspection report before operating the vehicle. Turns in inspection report to the local branch office.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state issued Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Must have a current crane operating license (NCCCO).
• 3 or more years of operating hydraulic cranes required.
• Ability to operate crane by viewing hand signals.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions and applicable safety regulations and to maintain records.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.