Universal Cranes is a privately owned family business that operates mobile crane hire branches throughout Queensland and Recent South Wales. We have a fleet of 200 cranes ranging from 3T to 1200T, including minicranes, Frannas, all-terrains and crawler cranes. Universal Cranes began as a family crane hire business in 1993 and have grown to become a national crane hire company. We pride ourselves on maintaining a family business service culture while providing our clients with a national high-capacity fleet.
We are currently seeking experienced Riggers and Crane Operators for general crane hire work based in Gladstone and Rockhampton.
Please note: This is a local residential role and is not a FIFO or DIDO position.
There is potential for permanent positions within our general hire crew for the right candidates. Qualifications and experience are required as listed below.
REQUIRED:
- A positive can-do attitude.
- No site bans or restrictions (must be able to access all client and industrial sites).
- Relevant tickets / Licence e.g. Dogman (DG) Basic Rigging Ticket (RB), Heavy Rigid truck Licence (HR), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Forklift Licence, Working at Heights Ticket, Crane Licence (C0), (C6), (CN).
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Availability for irregular hours (early starts, late finishes, night shift, weekend work) as expected in a crane hire business.
- Demonstrated experience as a positive team contributor.
- Professionalism in on site presentation and communication with Customers.
- Maturity and ability to deal with multi-site, multi-cultural teams.
PREFERRED:
- Prior experience in mobile crane general hire business
- A minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience rigging and/or operation for a range of mobile cranes including pick and carry cranes, city cranes, All Terrain Cranes (i.e. with lattice fly configurations).
- Current 3 site medipass
- Intermediate Rigging ticket an advantage
- Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi Combination (MC) truck license
Successful candidates will also be subject to the ability to pass pre-employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Testing.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to expand their career in a well-established growing business. If you are interested, please apply via Seek.