About the role

You'll work wet hire across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure jobs — including wind farm and major project work — with a professional team that plans lifts properly and gets them done right. You'll operate cranes and/or work as dogman on a range of plant and sites.

Key responsibilities
Operate cranes and/or work as dogman on a range of plant and sites
Plan and execute lifts safely with explicit radio and hand-signal communication
Complete pre-start checks, lift plans and site paperwork
Work with clients, site supervisors and yard/ops team
Keep plant and gear clean, serviceable and job-ready
Follow CQ Crane Hire and site WHS procedures every time

About you
Current High Risk Work Licence: C2/C6/C0 (or relevant crane class) and/or DG (Dogman) RB/RI/RA (Riggers)
Construction White Card (QLD)
Valid driver's licence (HR/HC highly regarded)




Proven crane hire or construction lifting experience
Solid safety focus and clear communication
Able to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test
Willing to work overtime and occasional weekends when jobs demand it

About us

Locally owned and operated for 40+ years, CQ Crane Hire is Central Queensland's go-to for franna, slewing, all-terrain, truck-mounted and spider crane hire. We're growing and need experienced, safety-focused people to join our Rockhampton crew.

Advantages
Steady work with a well-established local company
Up-to-date plant and a team that backs each other on site
Competitive pay based on tickets and experience
Career pathways across our fleet and project work

📌 Crane Operators / Riggers Rockhampton (Australia)
🏢 CQ Crane Hire
📍 Australia