NCCCO Certified Lattice Boom Crane Operator

Company: ZenTech Consulting

Industry: Industrial Steel Manufacturing

Position: NCCCO Certified Crane Operator – Lattice Boom

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Position Overview

ZenTech Consulting is seeking an experienced, NCCCO-certified Crane Operator with hands-on lattice boom crane experience to support operations at a large industrial steel manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience safely operating lattice boom cranes in an industrial, steel fabrication, or heavy manufacturing environment. This individual must be comfortable lifting, positioning, and moving heavy steel materials, structural components, and oversized loads while working closely with rigging crews and production personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate lattice boom cranes to lift, move, and position heavy steel materials and structural components.

• Perform crane operations in an active industrial steel manufacturing environment.

• Read and interpret load charts, lift plans, and crane operating specifications.

• Conduct daily crane inspections and ensure equipment is operating safely.

• Work alongside riggers, signal persons, and ground crews to coordinate lifts.

• Properly calculate load weights, lifting capacities, boom configurations, and operating radius.

• Follow all OSHA, NCCCO, and company safety requirements.

• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and team members during lifting operations.

• Assist with positioning steel beams, plate, structural assemblies, and fabricated components.

• Identify potential hazards and stop operations when unsafe conditions arise.

Required Qualifications

• Active NCCCO certification for the applicable crane classification.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating lattice boom cranes.

• Previous experience in industrial steel manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction, or heavy industrial environments.

• Strong understanding of crane load charts, rigging practices, and lift planning.

• Ability to safely handle heavy and oversized materials.

• Knowledge of OSHA crane safety regulations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Strong communication and situational awareness skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with crawler cranes and lattice boom configurations.

• Experience lifting structural steel, fabricated steel assemblies, and heavy industrial components.

• Experience working around overhead cranes, forklifts, and other heavy industrial equipment.

• NCCCO certifications covering multiple crane types.

• OSHA safety training and rigging/signal person qualifications.

Work Environment

• Industrial steel manufacturing and fabrication facility.

• Heavy equipment and material handling environment.

• Indoor and outdoor crane operations as needed.

• Exposure to heavy steel materials, manufacturing equipment, and industrial conditions.

You should be proficient in:

• Crane Safety Regulations
• Lattice Boom Crane Operation
• Lift Planning
• NCCCO Certification
• Rigging Practices

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Lattice Boom Crane