Onsite Lift Director: Crane Safety & Planning Lead

Yates Construction; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a proficient Lift Director for Vernon, TX, to supervise crane, hoisting, and rigging operations onsite. You will manage lift planning, safety briefings, and adherence to OSHA/ASME standards while coordinating with project management and field crews.

Candidates should have 3+ years as a Lift Director or similar role, 10+ years crane experience, NCCCO certification or eligibility, and strong planning skills for complex lifts.

Qualifications

• Lift Director experience required (3+ years).
• Crane and rigging hands-on experience in heavy construction.
• Site logistics, rigging design and crane planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite crane operations from setup through disassembly.
• Develop and approve lift plans including critical lifts.
• Coordinate rigging, load calculations, and safety briefings with crews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/ASME and project specs.

Skills

Lift Director

Crane & Rigging

Logistics & Planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construct/Engineering degree or safety diploma desirable

Job description

Yates Construction is seeking a proficient Lift Director for Vernon, TX, to supervise crane, hoisting, and rigging operations onsite. You will manage lift planning, safety briefings, and adherence to OSHA/ASME standards while coordinating with project management and field crews.

Candidates should have 3+ years as a Lift Director or similar role, 10+ years crane experience, NCCCO certification or eligibility, and strong planning skills for complex lifts.