Universal Cranes (Nth Qld) Pty Ltd provides comprehensive lifting services structured towards the individual requirements of our clients across all business sectors of North Queensland. We are able to achieve this through a comprehensive fleet of over 30 modern mobile cranes and ancillary equipment operated by experienced, resourced personnel. Having opened a new facility in Paget, Mackay in 2023, Universal Cranes North Queensland provides Franna, All Terrain mobile, and crawler crane hire throughout the region. From Mackay and the central Queensland coal fields of Moranbah and Dysart, to the Torres Straits, to the mineral region around Mt Isa, and the Gulf country of Karumba, Weipa, and Borroloola in the NT, we can do any lift, anywhere, any time!
We are seeking experienced Dogman/Riggers to support our Universal Cranes North Qld operations to assist on a short term outage for 8 weeks at the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Mackay/ Paget area.
Reporting to the Mackay Operations Manager the qualifications and experience are required as below.
REQUIRED:
- A minimum of 5 years’ demonstrated experience rigging for a range of mobile cranes
- Relevant tickets / Licence eg Intermediate Rigging Ticket (RI), Licence to perform dogging (DG), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Forklift Licence, Working at Heights Ticket
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- 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
- Maturity and ability to deal with multi-site, multi-cultural teams
PREFERRED:
- Prior experience in mobile crane hire business (ie. casual crane hire in Metro / city areas)
- Prior experience rigging crawler cranes and flexibility to work in this division of the business if required
- Plant experience preferred
- DBCT Induction an advantage
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.