Heavy Lift Crane Operator – LR1600/LR1700 (Per Diem)

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,572 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Lift Crane Operator to join our Albuquerque team. You will operate complex equipment with a focus on safety, set‑ups, and accurate field reporting, including payroll hours and field tickets, in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow state and federal regulations while meeting customer needs; prior Liebherr crane experience and NCCCO LBC license are essential, with NM lattice‑boom licensing preferred and OSHA 10 compliance required.

Qualifications

• Current crane operating license (NCCCO) LBC.
• Experience operating Liebherr LR 1600 with Derrick Boom and Luffing Jib – 5 years.
• Experience operating Liebherr LR 1700 Main Boom – 5 years.
• Current New Mexico State License Conventional (Lattice Boom) Class I license preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Member of the International Union Of Operating Engineers or willing to join the union.

Responsibilities

• Operate complex equipment safely and efficiently according to company safety and policies.
• Complete Field Ticket and submit to local branch office. If other chargeable equipment was used, document it on the Field Ticket.
• Complete payroll book daily with hours worked and report hours to local branch office no later than 8:00 a.m. every Monday.
• Periodically review assigned crane and other model cranes service and operation manuals.
• Read, interpret, and calculate load percentage using the crane’s owner's load charts and operation manual.
• Program the crane's computer in proper set‑up mode and set up crane on location in a safe and professional manner.
• Apply proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load.
• Inspect crane and complete daily and monthly inspection reports before operating the vehicle; submit reports to the local branch office.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Troubleshoot mechanical problems

Education

NCCCO LBC license

NM State License Conventional (Lattice Boom) Class I (preferred)

OSHA 10 certification

Union membership or willingness to join International Union Of Operating Engineers

Job description

TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Lift Crane Operator to join our Albuquerque team. You will operate complex equipment with a focus on safety, set‑ups, and accurate field reporting, including payroll hours and field tickets, in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow state and federal regulations while meeting customer needs; prior Liebherr crane experience and NCCCO LBC license are essential, with NM lattice‑boom licensing preferred and OSHA 10 compliance required.