CDL Crane Operator (Fort Collins, CO)

CDL Crane Operator

Sterling Crane LLC—a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway—is looking for a CDL Crane Operator in the Fort Collins, CO Branch. 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 1000 units.

The crane operator is required to safely operate cranes efficiently and maintain a standard of accuracy that aligns with the 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, to include performance of 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
• Class A CDL - Required
• 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 work well within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Strong depth perception and quick reaction time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs regularly
• 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

Hourly Compensation - $30.00 - $42.00 DOE

Pay Range: 28.80 - 35.20

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!