Crane Operator: Day Shift, Up to $40/hr, Rigging & Lifts

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking a crane operator for a day shift in Abilene, TX. The role involves operating RT or lattice cranes (Tadano, Liebherr, Link-Belt) and leading lifts with a focus on safety and capacity awareness.

Responsibilities include rigging and daily equipment inspections, following instructions, and ensuring compliance with project plans. The job requires physical work on a construction site and availability for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred depending on experience.
• Must have strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects.
• Plan all lifts and take charge of safety during setup, operation, and capacity use.
• Perform rigging and daily equipment inspections.
• Respond to commands from rigger or helpers.
• Observe load travel and act to prevent injury or damage.
• Read boom angle and drum rotation indicators.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities for work activities.
• Inspect subordinate's work for contract compliance and address deficiencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Read and follow instructions

Safety consciousness

Tool usage (electrical/hand/power/lay)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking a crane operator for a day shift in Abilene, TX. The role involves operating RT or lattice cranes (Tadano, Liebherr, Link-Belt) and leading lifts with a focus on safety and capacity awareness.

Responsibilities include rigging and daily equipment inspections, following instructions, and ensuring compliance with project plans. The job requires physical work on a construction site and availability for overtime as needed.