CRANE OPERATOR –

Why Work at LiftWerx

Work Life Balance

LiftWerx operates on a best-in-industry rotation schedule of three weeks on, one week off.

Salary and Bonus

We offer competitive salaries, giving you peace of mind that you'll receive a paycheck every week of the year, even when not in the field. We also offer multiple bonus programs and coverage of living expenses when working in the field.

Innovative Leader

Up-tower cranes are becoming the technology of choice in the wind industry. LiftWerx is the only company worldwide that offers training and certification on every brand of up-tower cranes.

Opportunity

LiftWerx is a growing company with fantastic opportunities for people who want to make a difference. We have a team-centric culture aimed at Raising the Bar!

Careers

At LiftWerx, our people are, by far, our most valuable assets.

As a fairly young company, we are always looking for opportunities to find customer-focused, talented, and ambitious professionals who can contribute to the growth, optimization, and improvement of our business.

If you are interested in joining a team of motivated professionals in the transportation and lifting industry, and feel that you have the skills, ambition, and qualifications to join our growing team, please apply with your resume and cover letter to our current job opportunities below.

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North America CRANE OPERATOR – North America

Location

North America

Posted Date

May 30, 2025

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Segment:

Wind Energy

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, mainly using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.

We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Crane Operator (full-time)

LOCATION:

This is a traveling position. The successful candidate(s) will travel extensively to worksites across the USA and Canada. Candidates can be based in either Canada or the continental USA, preferably close to a major airport.

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Crane Operator is a field-based, customer-facing role that performs large corrective repairs on wind turbines. This includes the complete replacement of wind turbine gearboxes, main shafts, generators, and blade bearings. The Crane Operator will operate telescopic cranes, mainly during wind turbine repairs which involve lifting wind turbine blades, rotors, and generators. Driving cranes and tractor-trailers between jobs sites is required. The successful candidate will also be required to perform standard rigging operations, tag lining, and ground work. The Crane Operator will establish and maintain proper business relationships with customers and peers, as well as performing necessary administrative duties accurately.

This position reports to the Project Manager, with daily project reporting to the Major Corrective Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 5-15 years of field service experience is required. Previous experience performing crane lifts on wind turbines will be a tremendous asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• American applicants will require an NCCO hoisting license for mobile all-terrain or truck cranes.
• Canadian applicants will require a 339A hoisting license, based in Ontario.
• All applicants must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL, Class 1, or AZ).
• Must be mechanically-inclined, with a solid knowledge of rigging activities, and an ability to troubleshoot in the field.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Must be able to work both individually and in an established team setting.
• Willing to work different shifts as business needs dictate, including willingness to work long shifts as required.
• Ability to travel and provide service across North America; willingness to participate in an on-call rotation after training and certification.

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment for this role. Due to the nature of the work and in accordance with workplace safety standards, all team members must wear appropriate PPE while performing job duties.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and you could be the next addition to our growing team!

About LiftWerx

LiftWerx is an industry leading wind energy contractor specialized in major component replacement using up-tower cranes.

OUR COMPANY

ESTABLISHED

LiftWerx was founded in 2016.

GROWING FAMILY

Our business is comprised of more than 200 high-performance teammates with a great company culture.

TECHNOLOGY

LiftWerx engineers, builds and operates the wind energy industry’s most advanced up-tower cranes.

OUR SERVICES

LiftWerx exchanges wind turbine main bearings, gearboxes, blades, and generators. We offer services on GE, Siemens, Vestas, Senvion and other platforms.

OUR ADVANTAGE

OUR TEAM

Our major correctives teams are the core of our business and seasoned with expertise.

OUR CRANES

LiftWerx's up-tower cranes are the safest and swiftest way to repair wind turbines.