Crane Operator / Rigger / Truck Drivers

Universal Cranes is a privately owned family business that operates mobile crane hire branches throughout Queensland and New South Wales. We have a fleet of 200 cranes ranging from 3T to 1200T, including minicranes, Frannas, all-terrains and crawler cranes. Universal Cranes began as a family crane hire business in 1993 and have grown to become a national crane hire company. We pride ourselves on maintaining a family business service culture while providing our clients with a national high-capacity fleet. 

We are currently seeking experienced Riggers and Crane Operators for general crane hire work based in Gladstone and Rockhampton.  

Please note: This is a local residential role and is not a FIFO or DIDO position. 

There is potential for permanent positions within our general hire crew for the right candidates.    Qualifications and experience are required as listed below. 

REQUIRED:  

• A positive can-do attitude. 

• No site bans or restrictions (must be able to access all client and industrial sites). 

• Relevant tickets / Licence e.g. Dogman (DG) Basic Rigging Ticket (RB), Heavy Rigid truck Licence (HR), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Forklift Licence, Working at Heights Ticket, Crane Licence (C0), (C6), (CN). 

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. 

• Availability for irregular hours (early starts, late finishes, night shift, weekend work) as expected in a crane hire business. 

• Demonstrated experience as a positive team contributor.  

• Professionalism in on site presentation and communication with Customers. 

• Maturity and ability to deal with multi-site, multi-cultural teams. 

PREFERRED:  

• Prior experience in mobile crane general hire business  

• A minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience rigging and/or operation for a range of mobile cranes including pick and carry cranes, city cranes, All Terrain Cranes (i.e. with lattice fly configurations).  

• Current 3 site medipass 

• Intermediate Rigging ticket an advantage 

• Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi Combination (MC) truck license 

Successful candidates will also be subject to the ability to pass pre-employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Testing. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to expand their career in a well-established growing business. If you are interested, please apply via Seek.