Crane Operator - Heavy Lifts, Weekly Pay, PTO

Northwest Corp.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Company-Paid Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) with 4% Company Match

Overtime & Double-Time Pay

PTO accrual from start

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Employee Well-Being Program

Quarterly Performance Incentive – $5./

Discretionary Bonuses & Raises

Employee Referral Bonus – up to $10,00

Job summary

Northwest Corp is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to mobilize, set up, operate, and demobilize 55T-400T cranes on diverse Midwest sites. You will work on fast-paced projects, maintaining strict safety standards and high-quality workmanship.

Based in Sioux Falls, SD, with occasional travel; full-time schedule Monday–Friday with overtime and double time as needed. NCCCO certification and Class A CDL preferred; CDL, DOT Medical Card required.

Qualifications

• Valid and current Drivers License with a clean driving record.
• Class A CDL is required.
• DOT Medical Card must be current.
• NCCCO certification or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and load charts.
• Strong knowledge of crane operations and rigging safety.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and demobilize cranes (55T-400T) to and from job sites.
• Safely operate cranes per NCCCO standards and company policies.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections; report issues.
• Maintain safety-first mindset and use PPE as required.
• Coordinate with ground crews using hand signals or radios.
• Meet project schedules while ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Valid drivers license

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

NCCCO certification

Read load charts

Rigging knowledge

Safety procedures

Job description

Northwest Corp is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to mobilize, set up, operate, and demobilize 55T-400T cranes on diverse Midwest sites. You will work on fast-paced projects, maintaining strict safety standards and high-quality workmanship.

Based in Sioux Falls, SD, with occasional travel; full-time schedule Monday–Friday with overtime and double time as needed. NCCCO certification and Class A CDL preferred; CDL, DOT Medical Card required.