Description
Summary:
Seeking a reliable and hardworking Crane Operator to operate mobile and crawler cranes, ensuring safety and supporting site tasks.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to operate mobile and crawler cranes on a project
2. Engage in supportive teamwork environments
3. Contribute to planning and general site tasks
Tradestaff Tauranga are looking for reliable and hardworking Crane operator for a project in Waihi, kicking off in the next week.
What you will do:
- Operate mobile and crawler cranes safely and follow daily work plans.
- Carry out pre-start checks and keep equipment clean and well maintained.
- Set up safe lifting zones and communicate with dogmen and spotters.
- Competent to generate basic lift plans.
- Sling, lift and place loads as directed by site leadership.
- Monitor hazards, follow safety rules and report issues promptly.
- Support planning, toolbox meetings and general site tasks.
What You’ll Bring
- At least three years of crane operating experience and a minimum of 400 operating hours.
- Current NZ Certificate in Cranes - mobile, crawler.
- Clean full Class 4 licence plus WTR
- Ability to read and follow lift plans and work safely around services, structures and exclusion zones.
- Clear communication skills and a steady, reliable approach to teamwork and daily tasks.
- Good communication, teamwork and dependable attendance.
- Must be able to pass a pre employment drug test and have a clean MOJ
What’s In It For You
- Competitive pay rates: $35–$42 per hour
- Immediate starts available
- Long-term project opportunities
- Supportive team environments
- Variety of residential construction work
- Weekly pay
Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.