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Mobile Crane Operator
Tatu City
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Tatu City
- Position
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Location
- Kiambu County, Kenya
- Experience
- 5+ years on >55-ton mobile cranes
- Education
- Valid Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 9 November 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 23 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Tatu City is hiring a Mobile Crane Operator to safely operate over 55-ton cranes for lifting and positioning materials. You will ensure compliance with safety plans, conduct inspections, and maintain operational records on construction or infrastructure projects.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Focuses on over 55-ton mobile crane operation
- Requires strict adherence to OSHA and site safety
- Involves daily inspections and immediate defect reporting
Key responsibilities
- Operate the crane in line with approved lifting plans and load capacities.
- Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects.
- Verify crane setup, outrigger deployment, and ground conditions before lifting.
- Ensure all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured prior to lifting.
- Monitor weather and site conditions; suspend operations when unsafe.
- Maintain crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
- Comply with OSHA requirements, site safety procedures, and PPE standards.
- Report incidents, unsafe conditions, and equipment malfunctions immediately.
Who should apply?
Experienced heavy machinery operators with valid certification and medical fitness, suited for high-pressure construction environments requiring strict safety adherence.
Key requirements
- 5+ years experience on >55-ton cranes
- Valid Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- Valid driving license for equipment
- Medical fitness (eyesight/hearing)
- Knowledge of lifting/rigging/load charts
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
To safely and efficiently operate over 55-ton mobile crane for lifting, transporting, and positioning materials and equipment in accordance with approved lifting plans, manufacturer guidelines, and site safety requirements
Responsibilities
• Safely operate the crane in line with approved lifting plans and load capacities.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects.
• Verify crane setup, outrigger deployment, and ground conditions before lifting operations.
• Ensure all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured prior to lifting.
• Monitor weather and site conditions and suspend operations when unsafe.
• Maintain crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
• Comply with OSHA requirements, site safety procedures, and PPE standards.
• Report incidents, unsafe conditions, and equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Secure the crane and work area at the end of each shift.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years' proven experience operating over 55-ton mobile cranes on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Valid Mobile Crane Operator Certification or similar from a recognized training institution.
• Valid driving license applicable to the equipment.
• Medically fit with good eyesight and hearing.
• Sound knowledge of lifting operations, rigging practices, load charts, and crane safety procedures.
• Experience working with banksmen and lifting supervisors.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work under pressure
Responsibilities
• Safely operate the crane in line with approved lifting plans and load capacities.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects.
• Verify crane setup, outrigger deployment, and ground conditions before lifting operations.
• Ensure all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured prior to lifting.
• Monitor weather and site conditions and suspend operations when unsafe.
• Maintain crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
• Comply with OSHA requirements, site safety procedures, and PPE standards.
• Report incidents, unsafe conditions, and equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Secure the crane and work area at the end of each shift.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years' proven experience operating over 55-ton mobile cranes on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Valid Mobile Crane Operator Certification or similar from a recognized training institution.
• Valid driving license applicable to the equipment.
• Medically fit with good eyesight and hearing.
• Sound knowledge of lifting operations, rigging practices, load charts, and crane safety procedures.
• Experience working with banksmen and lifting supervisors.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work under pressure