Crane Operations Trainer

Stephenson Equipment • Harrisburg, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

SEI is seeking a Cranes Operations Trainer to support our branches operations by delivering crane operator, signalperson, rigger, and related safety training through classroom instruction, hands-on practical training, and sample exercises. As a key member of our CCO team, the Crane Operations Trainer instructs participants on safe crane operation, load chart application, rigging practices, signaling, jobsite hazard awareness, equipment setup, and exam-specific performance expectations in preparation for written and practical exam administration. As a Crane Inspector, this role is also responsible for performing mobile, articulating, and self-erecting tower crane and other related equipment inspections per the applicable standards.

Requirements

• Ability to understand crane operation, setup, load charts, rigging, signaling, wire rope, jobsite hazards, and applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to explain technical material clearly, engages participants, reinforces key learning points, and adapts instruction to different experience levels.
• Ability to observe and coach on practical performance, identifies skill gaps, provides constructive feedback, and helps participants build safe operating habits.
• Ability to prepare candidates for written and practical requirements while following applicable certification, testing, and documentation procedures.
• Ability to maintain safe classroom, yard, and equipment environments and always reinforces safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate expectations, instructions, feedback, schedules, and follow-up needs clearly and professionally.
• Ability to plan training activities, prepare equipment and exam sites, manage details, and completes required documentation accurately.
• Ability to review training effectiveness, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports updates to materials, exercises, and practice resources.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school coursework, degree, or equivalent industry training preferred.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel for training, testing and business needs are required.
• At least five (5) years of crane operator and related experience, including experience with hydraulic and/or lattice boom cranes, and varied jobsite conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to teach technical material in a classroom setting and coach participants through hands-on operation, sample exercises, and practical exam preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of crane safety, crane components, load charts, rigging, signaling, jobsite setup, and applicable safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, computer, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction equipment, heavy equipment, automotive, industrial, trucking, agricultural equipment, or related industries.
• CCO certification or ability to obtain certification in applicable crane operator, signalperson, rigger, lift director, crane inspector, and related categories.
• CCO Practical Proctor accreditation or ability to obtain accreditation in applicable equipment and testing categories.
• CCO Test Site Coordinator, Test Administration Coordinator, and EOT Proctor credentials or ability to obtain these credentials.
• FFA Part 107 Drone Pilots License or ability to obtain a Part 107 Drone Pilots’ License.
• OSHA 30 Construction certified or ability to obtain the OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crane operator, signalperson, rigger, and related safety training using approved classroom materials, participant discussion, demonstrations, and practical examples.
• Teach crane safety standards, OSHA and industry requirements, jobsite hazard awareness, crane setup considerations, load chart usage, rigging principles, signaling, lift planning concepts, and safe operating practices.
• Prepare participants for written certification requirements by clearly explaining technical concepts and reinforcing key exam content through review, examples, and knowledge checks.
• Provide hands-on crane operator training for new, developing, and semi-experienced operators to build safe operating skills, confidence, and jobsite readiness.
• Conduct hands-on practical exercises and field-based training activities that mirror practical exam expectations and reinforce proper crane operation techniques.
• Observe participant performance during hands-on activities, identify skill gaps, provide coaching, and give constructive feedback to improve safety, accuracy, control, and confidence.
• Administer CCO practical exams in accordance with applicable testing procedures, examiner requirements, and certification standards.
• Lay out, measure, and set up practical exam courses and practice areas using required tools, course materials, and equipment.
• Coordinate crane availability, equipment setup, course layout, candidate flow, and test-site readiness for practical exams and practice activities.
• Serve as practical exam test site coordinator when needed and ensure exam areas are safe, organized, properly prepared, and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and improving classroom materials, practice exam resources, hands-on instructional tools, and participant guidance documents.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and organized learning environment in both classroom and field-based settings.
• Communicate professionally with participants, customers, managers, exam candidates, and internal teams regarding training expectations, schedules, exam readiness, and follow-up needs.
• Travel to training locations as needed, and work adjusted hours or weekends when required by business needs, training schedules, or exam administration.
• Perform OSHA / ANSI required mobile, articulating, and self-erecting tower crane and other related equipment inspections.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Day 1.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Stable, employee-owned organization with a strong reputation in the equipment industry.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED