Crane Operator

Sarens; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to Poland

Job summary

Sarens is seeking a crane operator for outdoor, hands-on work on diverse sites. You will operate powerful cranes with precision, handle assembly and dismantling, and ensure safety and compliance on every lift. The role requires experience with large cranes, loading plans, and adherence to SHEQ standards.

Expect varied hours and locations, with relocation possible to Poland for the right candidate, and opportunities to develop skills across different sites and projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience with the cranes listed above.
• Proven experience on 100–300+ ton cranes.
• English level B2.
• Driving license.
• GWO and VCA certificates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane controls independently in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Assemble, configure and dismantle cranes.
• Inspect crane and equipment for damage before, during and after operations.
• Perform daily, first line and preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance checklists and work records, with client sign-off when required.
• Keep equipment clean, fueled and in safe working order.

Skills

Crane operation

Lattice & Telescopic cranes

Job description

Relocation Available to Poland

As a Crane operator at Sarens, you will operate powerful cranes and are a vital link in fascinating heavy-lifting projects. With the utmost precision and agility, you'll hoist loads from point A to point B. A hands‑on, outdoor role with plenty of variety (in terms of tasks, working hours, and locations)!

You should have experience with Lattice Boom and Telescopic Cranes

• Liebherr - LG1750,LG1800, LG1550, LR1600, LR11000
• Demag - TC/CC2800, CC3800, CC6800
• Liebherr, Demag , Grove
• LTM1250,1300,1400,1500,1650
• AC200,250,500,700
• GMK5200,6300

PROFILE

SHEQ & Compliance

• Responsible for motivating/ensuring everyone works safely and according to the Sarens' SHEQ standards, as stated in document of SHEQ department
• Responsibilities for Safety, Quality & Environment, to ensure that all work is done in a safe, efficient, and qualitative way.
  Complies with the attitude of Lean and continuous improvements in the organization.
• Visits various sites/locations and fill in a WPI on regular basis.
• Responsible for ensuring that all executed activities and processes are in compliance with Sarens' SHEQ standards, policies, instructions, and local legislation.

Daily operations

• Checking of all associated and necessary documentation (e.g. planning instruction, certificates, lifting plans, load charts,…) before starting the work, and ensuring that these are all present and understood.
• Study beforehand transport route and site, whether it is free from obstacles and accessible.
• Check beforehand local weather conditions.
• Loading and unloading of all crane parts.
• Assembling, configuring and dismantling of the crane.
• Independently operating and controlling the crane, in any configuration in its' class as per manufacturing instructions.
  Operating auxiliary equipment (e.g. tele-handler, etc.).
• Keeping the equipment clean, neat and in good operational condition at all times including refuelling as required.
• Checking and inspecting of the crane and equipment on damage before, during and after operations.
• Performing of daily, first line and preventive maintenance.
• Reporting on damage and irregularities.
• Correctly and timely fill in and hand in Maintenance Checklists and Work Record Sheets, the latter after having these signed by the client if required.
• Providing feedback to line or functional Manager on the work and possible extra work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience working with the cranes listed above.
• Proven experience as a crane operator with 100-300+ ton cranes
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and hydraulics
• English communication skills at level B2
• Driving License
• GWO (Global Wind Organization) Certificate from an approved provider would be an added advantage
• VCA Safety certificate is an added advantage