Tower Crane Operator Trainee (MK140)

Summit City Steel Erection • Fort Wayne, IN

10d • $20 - $30

About The Position

We're looking for someone to own the operations and run one of our Liebherr MK140s. It's a state-of-the-art, computer-driven machine, and it drives our production. You'll train alongside our lead tower crane operator for the first few months, then it's your crane. You'll run it, care for it and keep it ready to work every day.

This isn't just a seat in a crane. We're looking for someone who wants to be the best at it and sets the pace on the job. Performance is measured by production on the job. No construction experience is needed; the company will teach you the trade. The role requires someone who is good with technology, learns fast and takes pride in their work.

Requirements

• Care about the work and be dedicated to learning the company's process.
• Have a competitive drive to excel and push production.
• Be able to operate multiple functions simultaneously and understand how they work together.
• Have a technology background or be comfortable with advanced controls, screens and software.
• Have video game experience or be skilled with a controller.
• Have good vision, with or without glasses or contacts, to judge distance and depth on loads and read crane screens.
• Be willing to obtain a CDL; the company pays for training.
• Be willing to travel.
• Live within one hour of Fort Wayne.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment operating experience, such as with a forklift, telehandler or other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train under the lead tower crane operator and learn the company's lifting process.
• Earn NCCCO tower crane certification.
• Operate the MK140 daily and set the production pace on jobsites.
• Wash, inspect and maintain the crane.
• Repair the crane when needed, working with the team and manufacturer.
• Carry a fuel cell in the truck to fuel the crane.
• Carry the crane's rigging in the truck.
• Drive the crane between jobsites after obtaining a CDL.
• Travel to projects across Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.

Benefits

• Overtime after 40 hours.
• Weekly pay.
• Year-round work.
• Company truck after gaining experience.
• Per diem on travel work.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO.
• Company-paid CDL training.
• Company-paid NCCCO certification, subject to a retention agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed