Crane Operator

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 5

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is hiring an experienced Crane Operator to join our Salt Lake City team. With our extensive infrastructure experience, we provide safe, efficient project execution and opportunities for growth.

You will operate cranes, perform pre-use inspections, and follow safety procedures on diverse sites. We value reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years crane operating experience.
• NCCCO certification hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons required.
• CDL required; willing to do laborer work and overtime.
• High School diploma preferred; flexible to weekends.

Responsibilities

• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Proficiently manipulates crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Follows safety procedures and works within a team environment.

Skills

Crane experience 5+ yrs

Safety conscious

Team player

Flexible overtime

Education

NCCCO Certification - hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons

NCCCO Certification - lattice-boom truck cranes up to 150 tons

NCCCO Certification - lattice-boom crawler cranes up to 120 tons

RLW Certification

Commercial Driver’s License

High School diploma/GED preferred

Job description

NOW HIRING AN EXPERIENCED CRANE OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM! With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

Crane Operator responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Proficiently manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Uses critical lift plan checklist and signs off on completion.
• Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Coordination: Depth perception and eye-hand coordination are critical.
• Winning attitude!
• Follows safety procedures, identifies unsafe practices, and safely operates and properly maintains Company equipment.
• Promotes the values and practices of the Company, and works within a team environment.
• Accurately and thoroughly performs the job.
• Uses creativity and imagination to develop new ideas and/or solves problems.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of Crane Operating Experience
• NCCCO Certification for hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons required.
• NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Truck Cranes up to 150 tons is strongly preferred.
• NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes up to 120 tons is strongly preferred.
• RLW Certification required.
• Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Willing to do laborer work
• Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.