Universal Cranes is a privately owned family business that operates mobile crane hire branches throughout Queensland and New South Wales.
We have a fleet of 200 cranes ranging from 3T to ****T, including minicranes, Frannas, all-terrains and crawler cranes.
Universal Cranes began as a family crane hire business in **** 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
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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
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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 prospect for an individual looking to expand their career in a well-established growing business.
If you are interested, please apply via Seek.

📌 Crane Operator / Rigger / Truck Drivers (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Universal Cranes
📍 Gladstone Central