HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Wells; Valders (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

HSA options

Job summary

Wells in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to operate safely and efficiently and follow crew signals. You will perform daily inspections, maintenance and rigging tasks to ensure reliable crane operations on site.

The ideal candidate has NCCCO certification, OSHA 10, and at least 2 years of rigging experience, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork in a manufacturing or field environment.

Qualifications

• NCCCO certification is required.
• OSHA 10 certification is required.
• At least 2 years of rigging experience required.
• Ability to read crane load charts and follow manufacturer manuals.
• Daily and monthly crane and rigging inspections are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane with skill, control, and precision.
• Be knowledgeable in safe crane operations.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of equipment.
• Understand rigging procedures and capacities.
• Climb up and down from the crane and form surfaces.
• Assemble and disassemble the crane.
• Perform maintenance to keep the machine in good working order.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability on site.
• Follow the manufacturer’s operator’s manual.

Skills

NCCCO Certified Operator

OSHA 10

Rigging experience

Crane load charts

Daily inspections

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Crane Operator must operate the crane safely, efficiently and take verbal and hand signals from the crew. The operator is responsible for their machine, including maintenance and Daily/Monthly inspections. The operator is also responsible for the rigging care and daily inspection.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non‑union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Operate the crane with skill, control, and precision
• Be knowledgeable in the safe operations of the crane
• Conduct daily visual inspection of this equipment to ensure it is in good working condition
• Understand rigging procedures and be knowledgeable in rigging equipment capacities
• Climbing up and down from this equipment and from form surfaces
• Be knowledgeable in assembly and disassembly of the crane
• Perform maintenance on the machine and keep the machine in good working order
• Acts in a professional manner that demonstrates the individual has good character and can be trusted by all employees
• Understand and follow the manufacturer’s operator’s manual for the machine he is operating

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a safety-focused and dependable Crane Operator with strong skills in crane operation and rigging. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, works efficiently, and maintains professionalism on the jobsite. This individual is detail‑oriented and committed to a safe, productive work environment.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED
• NCCCO Certified Operator
• OSHA 10
• 2 years of rigging experience
• Climb up and down the crane
• Ability to fix and diagnose mechanical problems
• Must understand crane load charts
• Conduct daily and monthly crane and rigging inspections

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high‑visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.