HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Wells; Valders (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wells in Wisconsin is hiring a Crane Operator to safely operate cranes, perform daily inspections, and oversee rigging operations. You will follow manufacturer manuals, communicate via hand signals, and maintain equipment in good working order.

The ideal candidate has an NCCCO certification, OSHA 10, and at least 2 years of rigging experience. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture at Wells.

Qualifications

• NCCCO Certified Operator required.
• OSHA 10 certification required or equivalent.
• Experience with rigging and crane operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crane with skill, control, and precision.
• Be knowledgeable in the safe operations of the crane.
• Conduct daily visual inspection of equipment to ensure proper working state.
• Understand rigging procedures and capacities; perform inspections.
• Follow manufacturer’s operator’s manual and safety protocols.

Skills

NCCCO Certified Operator

OSHA 10

Rigging

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

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 state
• 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 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 50 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.