Travel Lift Crane Operator — Rigging & Safety Focus

WELLS; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells is seeking a safety‑focused Crane Operator to operate our crane safely, perform daily inspections, and manage rigging tasks on site in Texas. You will follow the manufacturer’s manuals and maintain equipment in good condition.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED, NCCCO Certification, OSHA 10, and at least 2 years of rigging experience, with knowledge of crane load charts and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NCCCO Certified Operator.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• 2 years of rigging experience.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 condition.
• 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.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Safety-focused

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NCCCO Certified Operator

OSHA 10

Load charts knowledge

Job description

Wells is seeking a safety‑focused Crane Operator to operate our crane safely, perform daily inspections, and manage rigging tasks on site in Texas. You will follow the manufacturer’s manuals and maintain equipment in good condition.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED, NCCCO Certification, OSHA 10, and at least 2 years of rigging experience, with knowledge of crane load charts and hands-on problem solving.