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Crane Operator - Tree Division Hansen's Tree Service and Environmental Resources - 3.8 O'Fallon, MO Job Details Full-time $30 - $45 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Load securing rigging method Crane Certification CDL A Visual crane signals DOT Physical Certification Machine operation safety procedures Boom truck Commercial driving Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Hansen's Tree, Lawn & Landscaping Services is looking for an experienced, safety-focused Crane Operator to join our Tree Division. This is not a typical construction crane position. You will work directly with climbers, arborists, grapple saw operators, and ground crews during large and technical tree removals. Lifts may involve irregular loads, changing centers of gravity, limited setup areas, nearby structures, utilities, landscaping, and other obstacles. We need an operator who can safely evaluate each pick, communicate clearly with the crew, understand the limits of the equipment, and adjust the plan as conditions change. The right person will be safety-minded, production-minded, mechanically capable, and comfortable making sound decisions in a fast-changing work environment. What You'll Do Operate knuckle-boom, grapple, and swing-cab cranes during tree removal operations Read and apply load charts based on boom length, radius, configuration, and setup Evaluate ground conditions, crane placement, outrigger setup, lift paths, and surrounding hazards Coordinate lifts with climbers, Crew Leaders, signal persons, and ground crews Inspect, transport, set up, and care for assigned equipment Stop or modify operations when conditions cannot be maintained safely Assist with other tree-service work as business needs require, including groundwork, rigging support, aerial lift work, trimming, pruning, storm response, and jobsite cleanup Minimum Qualifications Valid Class A CDL Current DOT Medical Certificate Current NCCCO, NCCR, or equivalent recognized crane certification Qualification or certification for articulating/knuckle-boom cranes Qualification or certification for swing-cab/mobile cranes Strong knowledge of load charts, crane capacity, rigging, signaling, ground conditions, and safe setup Ability to safely operate and transport assigned equipment Acceptable driving record Tree-care or arboricultural crane experience is strongly preferred. We will also consider a highly experienced crane operator from another industry who has the required certifications, strong mechanical ability, sound judgment, and a genuine willingness to learn tree-specific crane operations. What Hansen's Offers Competitive pay of $30.00-$45.00 per hour depending on experience and certifications Full-time, year-round work Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid holidays and vacation 401(k) Modern equipment and a strong safety culture Opportunities for continued training and professional growth If you are an experienced crane operator who takes pride in safe, precise work and wants something more challenging than repetitive construction lifts, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the growing Hansen Family.

Pay:

$30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Commercial Crane Operations:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL A (Required) DOT Med Certification (Required) OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred) (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person