Certified Crane Operator
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Crane Operator, Building & Residential Construction -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Crane Operator, Building & Residential Construction
Crane Operator
A commercial construction subcontractor running active multi-family and mixed-use projects across the Midwest needs a CCO-certified crane operator in the greater Omaha area. The crane is a brand-new Grove RT and the lift work is straightforward: rebar, wall panel forms, and light material picks on a civil/foundation phase. No critical lifts. If you're local, certified, and ready to run, this one starts fast.
Anticipated $40–$44/hr, based on experience
Looking for local candidates only
Schedule:
5/8s (~40 hrs/week);
Saturday work possible but not expected
Duration: 6–8 weeks to start, strong potential to extend to 6 months
Operate a Grove GRT
655L rough-terrain crane (65–70 ton) on an active multi-family construction site
Perform picks up to approximately 4,000 lbs — rebar, wall panel forms, concrete support — during the civil/foundation phase
Coordinate with ground crew and site superintendent on daily lift sequencing and crane positioning
Work in tandem with a second RT on site handling repositioning and setup moves
Maintain compliance with all site-specific safety protocols; complete site orientation on Day 1
Report any crane anomalies or operational concerns immediately to site leadership
CCO (NCCCO) certification — required; no exceptions
Valid driver's license
Experience operating rough-terrain cranes in active construction environments
Familiarity with multi-family, civil, or commercial construction site operations
Ability to read lift plans and communicate clearly with signal persons and riggers
Consistent work history with verifiable references from crane operations
Local to Omaha/Lincoln metro — no relocation or per diem available for this engagement
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