
Crane Installer
Loveland, COFull-time$20–30/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Big G Steel is seeking an experienced and reliable Overhead Crane Installer to install, modify, and repair overhead cranes and structural steel. The role involves interpreting blueprints, measuring and fitting components to specifications, using tools and machinery, and coordinating with coworkers and equipment operators. It requires 90% travel, including long-distance travel in company trucks, and includes full-time work with overtime.
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About this position We are looking for an experienced and reliable Overhead Crane Installer to join our team. The candidate must be able to interpret blueprints and collaborate with others on the job to ensure a mutual understanding of project scope and responsibilities. Our ideal candidate can measure, layout, connect, and fit to specifications, checking that it matches the design plans for install or modification. In addition, the candidate should have a strong mechanical ability for the assembly and repair of overhead cranes. Experience and certifications in operating forklifts, aerial lifts, and other heavy machinery along with rigging. Experience in welding and/or supervising is a plus. Job Duties and Responsibilities - Read and understand blueprints and project layout - Measure, layout and install to exact specifications - Use of lasers and other means of measuring tools - Follow direction and clearly communicate with others - Use of hand tools for bolting and connecting members - Properly install bolting hardware per industry standard practice or prescribed specifications - Install or fabricate metal pieces into columns, girders, or other structural frameworks - Repair or replace existing steel parts of buildings and other structures - Ensure proper alignment of pieces and components installed - Rig onto components and steel members following proper rigging techniques - Operate forklifts, aerial lift, and other machinery to accomplish tasks - Signal operators of forklifts and cranes for positioning of components and steel members - Clean and maintain all tools and equipment to ensure they remain in good condition - Follow all industry and governmental regulations on safety protocols Requirements and Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Mandatory hair follicle testing - Background and Motor Vehicle checks - 90% Travel required - Travel long distances in company trucks with co-workers - Ability to work from heights out of aerial lifts and from structures with proper anchorage and tie off points - Must understand and adhere to safety policies - Some experience in welding or construction preferred - Full time work with overtime - Knowledge of how to handle metal properly - Proficient in industry tools and equipment, such as hand and power tools and welding devices - Excellent communication skills and attention to detail - Able to lift at least 35 pounds and stand for extended periods Big G Benefits - Professional Development and Training - Health Insurance (partially company paid) - Vision & Dental Insurance - Other Insurance Policies - Company Match IRA program - Paid Time off - Compensation: - $20-$30 depending upon experience
How this job compares
Set against the 2,504 open Construction jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–30/hr
- US median$29–57/hr478 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25/hr, is 46% below the US median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the middle half of Construction hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 75 open Construction jobs in Colorado and 2,504 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Construction postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 10 years (1,827 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,430 of the 2,504 open Construction jobs (57%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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