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Crane Operator - Days

Valmont Industries, Inc.
Columbus, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

How You Will Contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Crane Operator position in the Global Utility Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will operate mechanical boom and cable equipment to lift and move material, machines, or products through the fabrication process of Valmont products. Additionally, you will…

  • Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities in order to prevent overload
  • Operate cranes for lifting, moving, and placing loads
  • Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories in order to prevent malfunctions and damage
  • Operate forklifts to bring materials into and out of the building
  • Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions
  • Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policy and procedures

What It Takes

Required Qualifications

  • The ability to run an overhead crane safely and effectively
  • The ability to operate and be certified for material handling equipment including cranes and forklifts
  • The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • The ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the shift
  • The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
  • Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
  • The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • One year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
  • One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
  • The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
  • The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
  • Work Life Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

Benefits include*:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Annual performance based bonus plan
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Retirement plans
  • Dependent care
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.

Salary : $5,250

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