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Crane Operator- Pile Driver

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027
Application Instructions

Now Hiring a Crane Operator With Pile Driving Experience.

With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits Include

    • Competitive Pay
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Holiday Pay
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Growth and Career Advancement
Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane (cab or ground controlled) to lift, move, and position loads such as machinery, equipment, products, and solid or bulk materials by performing the following duties. We are looking for someone who can operator multiple types of cranes (Hydraulic Cranes, Truck Mounted Cranes, mobile cranes, Lattice-Boom, etc.)

Position Description

Crane Operator responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
  • Proficiently manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
  • Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, electromagnet, or bucket as load requires.
  • Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
  • Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
  • Uses critical lift plan checklist and signs off on completion.
  • Work Ethic: Dedicated and hard working
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication and team work skills are necessary as proper completion of an assigned job and working safe will be highly dependent upon this ability.
  • Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
  • Coordination: Depth perception and eye-hand coordination are critical.
  • Winning attitude!
  • Follows safety procedures, identifies unsafe practices, and safely operates and properly maintains Company equipment.
  • Promotes the values and practices of the Company, and works within a team environment.
  • Accurately and thoroughly performs the job.
  • Uses creativity and imagination to develop new ideas and/or solves problems.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • A minimum of 5 years of Crane Operating Experience
  • NCCCO Certification for hydraulic cranes up to 100 tons required.
  • NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Truck Cranes up to 150 tons is strongly preferred.
  • NCCCO Certification for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes up to 120 tons is strongly preferred.
  • Commercial Driver’s License required.
  • Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
  • Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
  • High School diploma/GED preferred.
  • Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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