Safety Manager Equipment Operator| Rochester, MN

Responsibilities

Crane Operator Safety Specialist Join a company that’s dedicated to building a culture of safety and excellence.

Haz Tek is hiring a highly skilled and safety-driven Construction Crane Operator to support lifting operations on active construction sites. This role is critical to maintaining a safe work environment while executing precise and efficient crane operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional situational awareness, strong communication skills, and a proactive commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Verify rigging configurations and ensure all loads are properly secured
• Maintain clear, constant communication with spotters, riggers, and signal persons
• Establish and maintain a secure lifting zone. Monitor weather conditions, site activity, and environmental risks
• Exercise stop-work authority when safety concerns or hazards are identified
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections of crane components
• Ensure wire rope is properly seated and all mechanical systems are functioning safely and efficiently
• Report equipment deficiencies promptly and coordinate necessary maintenance or repairs
• Review lift plans, blueprints, and load charts to determine appropriate crane configuration, counterweight requirements, and safe lifting capacity
• Safely operate cranes to lift, move, and position materials with precision while strictly adhering to load limits and manufacturer specifications
• Ensure proper boom setup, swing radius awareness, and safe load path planning
• Identify and mitigate hazards such as overhead power lines, obstructions, and congested work areas
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Adhere to all federal, state, and site-specific safety regulations and protocols
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and ongoing training initiatives

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience operating cranes on commercial or industrial construction projects
• High level of situational awareness, attention to detail, and risk assessment ability
• Proven ability to read and interpret load charts, lift plans, and crane capacity manuals
• NCCCO (or equivalent) Crane Operator Certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Embody Haz Tek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

$90,000 - $110,000

Travel and or Relocation will be considered