Structural Steel Crane Operator – Erection Specialist

Tiello; Florida; On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

40 hours / week

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Tiello LLC is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support commercial and industrial structural steel erection projects in Port St. Lucie, FL. The role focuses on safe crane operation and coordination with ironworkers and field supervision.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of structural steel crane experience, NCCCO certification, and the ability to read lift plans while maintaining OSHA safety standards. Travel to regional sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of crane operating experience in structural steel erection.
• Current NCCCO Crane Operator Certification or equivalent nationally recognized certification.
• Experience operating hydraulic and/or crawler cranes on commercial construction projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA crane regulations and safe lifting practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate hydraulic, crawler, rough terrain, and/or truck-mounted cranes for structural steel erection.
• Lift, position, and place structural steel beams, columns, joists, girders, decking, and miscellaneous steel components.
• Read and interpret lift plans, erection drawings, and crane load charts.
• Perform daily crane inspections and document equipment condition before operation.
• Work closely with signal persons, riggers, connectors, and ironworkers during lifting operations.
• Follow engineered lift plans and maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Monitor crane capacities, boom configurations, swing radius, and ground conditions.
• Coordinate lifts with Project Superintendents and General Contractors to maintain project schedules.
• Assist with crane assembly, disassembly, mobilization, and demobilization as required.
• Identify potential hazards and immediately report unsafe jobsite conditions.
• Maintain clear communication with field personnel through approved hand signals and radio communication.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in proper working condition and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Support safe and efficient erection sequencing throughout all phases of construction.
• Local travel to different jobs sites only

Skills

Crane operation

Load chart interpretation

Rigging coordination

OSHA safety knowledge

Team communication

Education

NCCCO Crane Operator Certification

Tools

Hydraulic & crawler cranes

Rigging equipment knowledge

Job description

Tiello LLC is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support commercial and industrial structural steel erection projects in Port St. Lucie, FL. The role focuses on safe crane operation and coordination with ironworkers and field supervision.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of structural steel crane experience, NCCCO certification, and the ability to read lift plans while maintaining OSHA safety standards. Travel to regional sites is required.