Experienced Crane Operator - Safe Lifting & Rigging

TNT Crane & Rigging; Ringgold, Chattanooga (GA, TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for the Chattanooga/Ringgold area. The role emphasizes safety first, proper crane setup, and safe lifting of loads while maintaining customer focus and compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include preparing gear and rigging, processing Field Tickets, reporting hours, performing routine maintenance, reading load charts, and signaling operations to the crew with proper hand signals.

Qualifications

• CDL A license with no restrictions is required.
• NCCCO crane operator certification is required.
• 3+ years of hydraulic crane operation experience.
• Ability to understand hand signals for crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Review next day’s job assignments and have rigging and equipment ready at shift end.
• Complete Field Ticket and submit to local branch; note any chargeable equipment used.
• Complete payroll book daily with hours; report to branch office by 10:00 a.m. Monday.
• When not on a job, inspect, clean, and maintain equipment; be productive.
• Answer phones/pagers promptly and assist in crane operation training.
• Periodically review crane manuals and service information for assigned models.
• Clean, inspect, and organize equipment in shop/yard; maintain a tidy work area.
• Read, interpret, and apply load charts; program crane computer for setup.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

TNT Crane & Rigging is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for the Chattanooga/Ringgold area. The role emphasizes safety first, proper crane setup, and safe lifting of loads while maintaining customer focus and compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include preparing gear and rigging, processing Field Tickets, reporting hours, performing routine maintenance, reading load charts, and signaling operations to the crew with proper hand signals.