What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Crane Operator [ND] position at Advastar, Inc?
#jobalert | W2 CONTRACT | CRANE OPERATOR | CCO [TLL] | DICKINSON, ND
A nationally recognized general contractor with deep roots in heavy commercial and industrial construction is staffing a short-term crane operator for an active project in western North Dakota. This is a direct placement on a structured project site with a firm start date and a clear scope — the kind of assignment where experienced operators show up, do the work, and get paid well to do it.
- $44/hour
- Per diem: $100/day, 7 days/week
- Forecasted 45–55 hours/week
- Duration: 90 days
- Start: on 06.22.2026
- Location: Dickinson, ND
Overview:
- Operate a 55-ton Tadano hydraulic crane safely and efficiently on an active commercial construction site
- Execute lifts per the approved lift plan, rigging charts, and site supervisor direction
- Perform daily pre-operation inspections and document findings per company protocol
- Coordinate with rigging crew, signalpersons, and site superintendent throughout each shift
- Maintain a clean, incident-free site presence for the full 90-day project duration
Preferred Skills/Experiences:
- NCCCO Certification (CCO) — TLL or equivalent for 55T Tadano — strongly preferred
- Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 — construction
- Minimum 3 years operating hydraulic cranes in commercial or heavy industrial environments
- Documented experience with Tadano equipment
- Ability to read and follow rigging plans and load charts independently
- Clean driving record; CDL a plus
- Ability to mobilize to Dickinson, ND by start date
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Salary : $44 - $100