Job Description
Trillium Construction is seeking a Crane Operator near Boone, IA.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate telescopic crawler cranes for lifting and material placement
- Perform full crane setup and breakdown, including counterweights, boom configuration, and attachments
- Configure crane systems for each lift, including boom length, radius, and load charts
- Safely execute lifts in accordance with load charts and jobsite conditions
- Perform pick-and-carry operations where required
- Conduct pre-operational inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Work closely with riggers, signal persons, and site supervision
- Maintain compliance with all safety standards and company procedures
Schedule
Mon - Sat, some Sundays, 60h+ / week
Requirements
- NCCCO (or equivalent) Crane Operator Certification – Crawler
- Minimum 3 years of seat time on comparable cranes
- Verifiable experience operating TCC-series and/or Link-Belt 298 class equipment
- Strong understanding of crane load charts and lift planning
- Ability to perform full machine setup independently
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Bilingual is a plus
- Equipment Experience Required
- GTC2000-series telescopic crawler cranes
- Link-Belt 298 class cranes or similar tonnage machines
- Hydraulic boom systems with jib configurations
- Self-assembly crane systems (hydraulic pinning, counterweights, track setup)
- Computer Systems / Controls
- Proficient with LMI / RCL (Load Moment Indicator / Rated Capacity Limiter) systems
- Ability to input and verify crane configurations in onboard computer systems
- Experience reading and interpreting digital load charts
- Familiar with touchscreen operator displays and camera systems
- Ability to recognize and respond to system warnings and faults