Crane Safety Specialist| Rochester, MN

Crane Operator Safety Specialist
Join a company that’s dedicated to building a culture of safety and excellence.

HazTek is hiring a highly skilled and safety-driven Construction Crane Operator to support lifting operations on active construction sites. This role is critical to maintaining a safe work environment while executing precise and efficient crane operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional situational awareness, strong communication skills, and a proactive commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Verify rigging configurations and ensure all loads are properly secured 
• Maintain clear, constant communication with spotters, riggers, and signal persons
• Establish and maintain a secure lifting zone. Monitor weather conditions, site activity, and environmental risks
• Exercise stop-work authority when safety concerns or hazards are identified
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections of crane components
• Ensure wire rope is properly seated and all mechanical systems are functioning safely and efficiently
• Report equipment deficiencies promptly and coordinate necessary maintenance or repairs
• Review lift plans, blueprints, and load charts to determine appropriate crane configuration, counterweight requirements, and safe lifting capacity
• Safely operate cranes to lift, move, and position materials with precision while strictly adhering to load limits and manufacturer specifications
• Ensure proper boom setup, swing radius awareness, and safe load path planning
• Identify and mitigate hazards such as overhead power lines, obstructions, and congested work areas
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Adhere to all federal, state, and site-specific safety regulations and protocols
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and ongoing training initiatives

• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience
• Experience operating cranes on commercial or industrial construction projects
• High level of situational awareness, attention to detail, and risk assessment ability
• Proven ability to read and interpret load charts, lift plans, and crane capacity manuals
• • NCCCO (or equivalent) Crane Operator Certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals. 

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.