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Mobile Crane OperatorSmithcranes • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Mobile Crane Operator

Mobile Crane Operator

Smithcranes • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
6 days ago
Job description

Overview

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 clean pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
  • What We Offer

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

    Please apply using the ‘Quick apply’ button now.

    Please note successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical.

    You must also have the right to legally live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

    Applications will be assessed as they are received.

    Application Questions

    Your application will include the following questions :

  • How many years' experience do you have as a Mobile Crane Operator?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a Crane Operator?
  • Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
  • Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
  • Additional context : Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with a focus on safety and customer-focused job execution. This job description requires candidates who are legally eligible to work in New Zealand and able to pass pre-employment checks.

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