Open Crane Operators / Intermediate Riggers

Universal Cranes is a privately owned family business that operates mobile crane hire branches throughout Queensland and New South Wales. We have a fleet of 200 cranes ranging from 3T to 600T, including minicranes, Frannas, all-terrains and crawler cranes. Universal Cranes began as a family crane hire business in 1993 and have grown to become a national crane hire company. We pride ourselves on maintaining a family business service culture while providing our clients with a national high-capacity fleet.

We are seeking experienced Open Crane ticket Operators and Intermediate Riggers to support our Universal Cranes operations in Roma for upcoming maintenance works.

We offer candidates: 

• A dynamic working environment
• Competitive rates of pay
• Career development
• Potential to roll into fulltime positions for the right candidates

Reporting to the Roma Operations Manager the qualifications and experience are required as below.

 REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 5 years’ demonstrated experience rigging and/or operation of cranes
• Relevant tickets / Licence e.g. Heavy Combination Truck Licence (HC) or Multi Combination Truck Licence (MC), Open Crane Licence (CO), Intermediate Rigging Ticket (RI)
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Availability for irregular hours (early starts, late finishes, night shift, weekend work) as expected in a crane hire business
• Demonstrated experience as a positive team contributor
• Professionalism in on site presentation and communication with Customers

PREFERRED:

• Availability to travel for short durations (<1mon) to support other Universal Cranes branches if required
• Current inductions and/or experience working at industrial sites in the area 

Successful candidates will also be subject to the ability to pass pre-employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Testing.

Universal Cranes is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please apply via seek or get in touch via our website: https://universalcranes.com/about/careers/