Mobile Crane Operator

4 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Smith Crane and Construction Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

We're on the lookout for a skilled Mobile Crane Operator ready to take on challenging lifts and keep projects moving safely and efficiently. If you've got a sharp eye, steady hand, and love working where the action is, this is your chance to join a respected team with a strong pipeline of work ahead.

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across Crane Hire, Civil Construction, including Marine Civil and Pre-cast manufacturing, Transportation and Wind Energy Installation and Maintenance. We pride ourselves on our team, safety first, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You'll Be Doing (Key tasks and responsibilities)

As a Crane Operator, you'll play a crucial role on-site by:

  • Mobilising, erecting, and demobilising cranes.
  • Carrying out complex lifts involving containers, man cages, concrete structures and more.
  • Performing daily maintenance checks and ensuring all lifting equipment is safe.
  • Communicating effectively with the rigging team and site supervisors.
  • Ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and site-specific requirements.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

  • Unit Standard 3789 & 3795.
  • At least 3+ years of crane operation experience.
  • A current Full NZ driver's licence. Class 4 Minimum (Class 5 a bonus)
  • WTR preferred. BESS would be advantageous.
  • A strong commitment to safety and high standards of professionalism.
  • Flexibility, reliability, and a team-first attitude
  • A clean pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

What We Offer

  • Minimum guaranteed: 40 hours per week
  • Christchurch location
  • Work with an industry leader in construction and heavy lifting.
  • Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team.
  • Ongoing development opportunities and job stability.

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