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Crane Operator

Spring Prairie HB Inc
Hawley, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

Crane Operators are responsible for safely operating cranes (All-Terrain and Crawler) to lift a variety of materials. 

Essential Functions 

  • Supervise and assist the Crane Oiler/Rigger with load preparation.
  • Assemble boom sections, counterweights for lifting configurations.
  • Understand, recognize, and perform written, verbal, and hand signal instructions.
  • Knowledge of weight and road restrictions pertaining to cranes and heavy equipment.
  • Haul crane components and equipment to job sites and drive semi-trucks with trailer combinations.
  • Evaluate the job site for the proper set up of the crane and equipment.
  • Identify all weight limits, setup, safety regulations, and rigging.
  • Complete field work orders, inspections, and logs accurately.
  • Maintain electronic logs in semi-trucks and paper logs in cranes.
  • Wear PPE.
  • Work closely with coworkers, managers, customers, and crews; keeping a professional and safe environment for all.
  • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the crane manager.

Essential Requirements 

  • Must have a valid NCCCO Crane Operator Certification with TLL, LBC.
  • Valid NCCCO Rigger 1 Certification.
  • Valid NCCCO Signalperson Certification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of crane operating experience.
  • Class A CDL. (AT cranes.)
  • Must have a current DOT medical card.
  • Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work weekends as needed.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow lift and rigging plans, instructions, and blueprints.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Patience, good judgement, attention to detail.
  • Physical Demands:
    • Vision/Sight: Able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, focus, and assess surroundings.
    • Stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel: To operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position equipment, tools, etc.
    • Sit: Ability to sit while driving/traveling to work locations.
    • Climb (equipment) and balance: Able to ascend/descend and work atop to service equipment.
    • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Ability to position oneself and to move freely.
    • Talk and Hear: Ability to communicate, detect, converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.
    • Carry weight, lift: Ability to move, transport, position, put/install, and remove parts, equipment, and tools that are 70 lbs. continuously.  

PAY: Union Local No. 49 Wages

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