Overhead Crane Operator

Are you an overhead crane operator who is interested in full-time work with a great company? Do you live in the Calgary area, have reliable transportation, a passion for safety, and a great attitude? We are seeking a motivated individual looking for work as a crane operator for our client, a leader in fabrication and distribution of concrete reinforcing steel and related products. This is the perfect position for someone looking for long-term employment with a company that values and invests in its employees.

Shift Schedule:

Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, and Afternoon shift available with an extra $2 an hour premium.

Wage:

Starting at $24-27/hr. Pay is based on experience with an opportunity to review following a successful 3-month probation.

Job Location:

Rocky View County No.44, Alberta, must have your own transportation, as public transport is not available.

Advantages

1. Steady full-time working hours
2. Hourly pay between $24 and $27/hour and plenty of overtime available during the busy season
3. Work for a reputable company that internally trains + invests in its employees
4. Opportunity for long-term permanent employment
5. Opportunity to develop a long-term career with a leader in its industry
6. Positive working environment with a very friendly and motivated team
7. Medical and dental benefits from day one
8. Referral bonus
9. Following a successful probation opportunity to participate in profit-sharing program and RSP contribution

Responsibilities

What will your daily responsibilities look like?

1. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the overhead crane
2. Unload rebar using the overhead crane and navigate it to the proper area
3. Load cut and shaped rebar onto the trailers for distribution
4. Communicate with fellow teammates to ensure a collaborative and safe environment
5. You may be required to lift and move the rebar by hand when required and provide additional support to production employees

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in rigging and operating an overhead crane in a rebar environment or recent experience operating the overhead crane in an industrial facility
• Previous experience in welding, rigging, construction
• Can speak the dialogue - know your lift points and how to form a stable load
• Comfortable loading and unloading trucks in a bay area
• The ability to lift 50lbs unassisted
• Strong communication skills + a collaborative mindset
• Safety-conscious mindset and commitment to safety
• Must have your own transportation, as public transport is not available
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or valid Canadian work permit

Summary

If you have the relevant experience and are interested, we want to chat with you immediately! Please choose one of the options below to apply:

1. Online: Apply directly to this job advert or register yourself online at randstand.ca
2. Email: Send your resume directly to the recruiting consultants: ***

Not the right position for you? We thank all applicants for expressing interest in the above Overhead Crane opportunity; however, only those candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted for an interview. Our light industrial team is always looking for talented individuals for work in SE Calgary. Feel free to send your resume to *** to be considered for other opportunities. Alternatively, you can visit our website at randstad.ca to view all of our current openings from all of our lines of business including Technologies, Engineering, Business Services, Professionals, and Skilled Trades.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to *** to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.