Crane Installation Apprentice: Hands-On Training

Crane 1 Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane 1 Services is hiring a Crane Installation Technician Apprentice in Tulsa to learn hands-on crane system installation, steel erection, rigging, welding, and fabrication. This entry-level role includes mentorship and a clear pathway to a full-time Crane Installation Technician position.

The pay range is $27/hr to $36/hr with comprehensive safety training and opportunities to travel for out-of-town installations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn crane installation, welding, fabrication and rigging.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings (training provided).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Able to work at heights up to 50 feet with lifts/scaffolding.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds in an industrial setting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification preferred, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with layout, installation, and assembly of overhead crane systems and supporting structures.
• Learn basic steel erection tasks and ensure proper alignment and secure attachment.
• Support rigging and lifting operations, safely handling materials under supervision.
• Participate in welding and fabrication training following AWS D1.1 standards and WPS.
• Follow OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and DOT/FMCSA safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing installation issues under guidance.
• Document and report installation activities to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Travel approximately 9 days per month to assist with out-of-town crane installations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Safety-focused

Welding concepts

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Crane 1 Services is hiring a Crane Installation Technician Apprentice in Tulsa to learn hands-on crane system installation, steel erection, rigging, welding, and fabrication. This entry-level role includes mentorship and a clear pathway to a full-time Crane Installation Technician position.

The pay range is $27/hr to $36/hr with comprehensive safety training and opportunities to travel for out-of-town installations.