MT Turnaround Project - Crane Operator

Sterling Crane USA; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Crane USA is seeking a Project Crane Operator located in Billings, Montana. The position involves safely operating cranes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring effective communication with ground operators.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 3 years of experience with various cranes, and strong teamwork skills. The role includes benefits like daily per diem.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with rough terrain cranes and mobile cranes.
• Current TWIC card required.
• Ability to pass drug and physical screens.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes efficiently.
• Maintain logs and records of operational activities.
• Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance.

Skills

Operating specialized machinery

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Reading technical drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rough terrain cranes

Mobile cranes

NCCCO Crane Operators License

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1954, Sterling Crane has been one of North America’s premier leaders in the heavy lift industry offering operated and bare rentals, sales, parts, and unparalleled service to all our customers. We boast one of the largest inventories of modern lifting equipment in North America, in excess of 1,000 units.

Position Overview

We are looking for Project Crane Operators for our Montana TA.

Job Purpose

The crane operator is required to safely operate cranes efficiently and maintain a standard of accuracy that aligns with company procedures and customer requirements.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate a variety of specialized machinery in accordance with established procedures and guidelines ensuring the right selection and set up is made regarding crane, lift or hoist.
• Inspects and assesses ground conditions as well as any possible overhead obstructions.
• Maintain equipment through daily inspections, including routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintain logs and records of operational activities.
• Maintain visual and radio communications with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience working with rough terrain cranes, carry decks, crawlers and mobile cranes.
• Current TWIC card.
• Successfully pass post‑offer drug and physical screens and have a background that meets company requirements.
• Dependable and reliable with flexibility to work overtime, when necessary.
• Maintain a current NCCCO Crane Operators License for qualified equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, materials or instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
• Must have strong ability to work well within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Strong depth perception and quick reaction time.
• Ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move a minimum of 65 lbs.
• Visual capabilities to follow hand signals, maintain all logs and operate machinery.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather including extreme heat and cold.

Benefits Package

• Daily Per Diem.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.