Crane Operator / Rigger – $45–$50/hr | Sunshine Coast

Join a growing local crane hire business | Monday–Friday | Casual with opportunity for full-time

Sunstate Lift n Shift is a locally owned and operated crane hire business servicing the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and surrounding areas.

We're looking for an experienced Crane Operator / Rigger to join our team.

This is a Monday–Friday position, initially offered on a casual basis, with the opportunity to move into full-time employment for the right person.

Occasional Saturday Shifts are available and offered on a 'who wants it' basis.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position where you'll be doing both crane operation and rigging/dogging, depending on the job and the crew on the day.

Our fleet currently includes:

- All Terrain Slew Crane

- Pick & Carry Crane

- 2 x Knuckleboom Cranes

Experience operating the above equipment is highly regarded. Training will be provided on our knuckleboom cranes, so you don't need to have previous knuckleboom experience to apply.

You'll be working across a variety of crane hire, lifting and rigging jobs throughout the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region.

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who is:

- Experienced in crane operations and rigging

- Safety-focused and takes pride in doing the job properly

- Reliable and punctual





- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

- Able to communicate well with customers, site personnel and the crew

- Willing to get involved and do what is required to get the job done safely and efficiently

Minimum Requirements

- C1 Crane High Risk Work Licence

- RB High Risk Work Licence

- HR Driver Licence

- White Card

- Relevant experience in crane operations and rigging/dogging

- Current and unrestricted Australian work rights

Additional tickets, licences and experience will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience

- Monday–Friday

- Overtime available and paid

- Superannuation paid

- Paid weekly

- Casual to start, with the opportunity for full-time for the right person

- Variety of crane, lifting and rigging work

- Sunshine Coast, Noosa and surrounding areas

- Work as part of a small, local team

- Prospect to grow with a developing business

We're not looking for someone who simply wants to turn up, operate a crane and go home. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands that safety comes first, and wants to become a valued part of a small team.

If you're an experienced crane operator/rigger looking for a new opportunity and think you'd be a good fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.

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