CDL Crane Operator (Fort Collins, CO)

About the role

Sterling Crane LLC, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), is a North American leader in the heavy lift industry with over 1,000 units of modern lifting equipment. Due to increased demand, the Fort Collins, CO branch is seeking a CDL Crane Operator. The role involves safely operating cranes efficiently, maintaining accuracy per company procedures and customer requirements, and contributing to a culture of empowerment and learning within a stable, long‑term vision organization.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate a variety of specialized machinery in accordance with established procedures and guidelines ensuring the right selection and set up is made regarding crane, lift or hoist
• Inspects and assesses ground conditions as well as any possible overhead obstructions
• Maintain equipment through daily inspections, to include performance of routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Maintain logs and records of operational activities
• Maintain visual and radio communications with ground operators according to best practices and site safety regulations, and respond to questions and instructions clearly and quickly
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience working with rough terrain cranes, carry decks, crawlers and mobile cranes
• Class A CDL - Required
• Successfully pass post offer drug and physical screens and have a background that meets company requirements
• Maintain a current NCCCO Crane Operators License for qualified equipment
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, materials or instructions
• Dependable and reliable with flexibility to work overtime, when necessary
• Strong depth perception and quick reaction time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs regularly
• Visual capabilities to follow hand signals, maintain all logs and operate machinery
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a variety of weather including extreme heat and cold

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records
• Must have strong ability to work well within a team environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more (comprehensive benefits package)

Pay

Hourly compensation: $30.00 - $42.00 DOE; Pay range: $28.80 - $35.20