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Advastar Group

Certified Crane Operator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$42/hr

Support the plant shutdown starting 09.21.2026 - heavy crane use, 7/12s for about 10 days * Perform ... Experience operating the same or similar crane - 60-ton class Grove hydraulic truck or rough ...

Savatree

Certified Crane Operator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Location 5050 Freyn Dr, Indianapolis, IN Category Crane Operators Job Type Full-Time Job Number ... You'll work outdoors in all weather conditions and must be able to work safely around heavy ...

Savatree

Certified Crane Operator

Carmel, IN · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Location 4721 E 146 St, Carmel, IN Category Crane Operators Job Type Full-Time Job Number ... You'll work outdoors in all weather conditions and must be able to work safely around heavy ...

Ursitti Enterprises LLC

Overhead crane operator

Gary, IN · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Overhead Crane Operator Location: Gary, Indiana Company: Steel Service Center Employment Type ... The ideal candidate will have experience operating overhead bridge cranes to move heavy steel ...

SavATree LLC

Certified Crane Operator

Carmel, IN

$30 - $35/hr

... Crane Operator on our General Tree Care team, you'll be part of the muscle of our operation ... You'll work outdoors in all weather conditions and must be able to work safely around heavy ...

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What is the difference between Heavy Crane Operator vs Tower Crane Operator?

AspectHeavy Crane OperatorTower Crane Operator
CertificationsCrane operator license, OSHA safety trainingCrane operator license, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial settings, heavy liftingHigh-rise construction, tall building sites, urban areas
Industry UsageConstruction, shipping yards, infrastructure projectsSkyscraper construction, large-scale commercial projects

Both Heavy Crane Operators and Tower Crane Operators require similar certifications and work in construction environments. However, Heavy Crane Operators typically handle mobile or crawler cranes for heavy lifting, while Tower Crane Operators specialize in operating fixed tower cranes for high-rise building projects. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Are heavy crane operators well paid?

Heavy crane operators typically earn competitive wages that vary by location, experience, and industry. They often receive additional compensation for working overtime, in hazardous conditions, or holding specialized certifications. Overall, the role offers a solid income compared to many other construction-related jobs.
Infographic showing various Heavy Crane Operator job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Certified Crane Operator

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Advastar, Inc
Construction • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Advastar, Incexternal

$42/hr

Per diem

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

#jobalert | W2 CONTRACT | CRANE OPERATOR | INDUSTRIAL PLANT EXPANSION | North of Indianapolis, IN

A specialty industrial contractor needs a crane operator on a hammer mill expansion in north central Indiana. The work is setting equipment and steel for a new building, plus crane support through a plant shutdown in the middle of the run. The machine is a 60-ton Grove and it is the only crane on the expansion.

  • $42.00/hour
  • ~9 weeks anticipated | 5 days/week, 10-hour shifts
  • ~10-day shutdown starting 09.21.2026 — 7 days/week, 12-hour shifts
  • $100.00/day per diem, paid on 7 days
  • $0.50/mile, mob in/out, paid on successful completion
  • Requires CCO certification with large hydraulic endorsement [TLL]
  • Project is about 1.5 hours north of Indianapolis, IN
  • Start date: 08.31.2026

Overview

  • Run a 60-ton Grove safely and inside the load chart, as the only crane on the expansion
  • Set up for each pick — configuration, counterweight, outrigger position, radius
  • Set equipment and structural steel for a new hammer mill building
  • Support the plant shutdown starting 09.21.2026 — heavy crane use, 7/12s for about 10 days
  • Perform and document daily crane inspections
  • Coordinate lifts with the site superintendent and the rigging crew
  • Work 50-hour weeks outside the shutdown window and finish the full run

Skills & Experience

Required

  • CCO certification with large hydraulic endorsement, current and unexpired
  • Experience operating the same or similar crane — 60-ton class Grove hydraulic truck or rough terrain crane
  • Available to start the week of 08.31.2026 and commit to the full run, including the shutdown

Ideal

  • Shutdown, turnaround, or outage experience — 7/12s for a sustained stretch
  • Track record of finishing out-of-town runs, not short stints
  • Equipment setting and steel work at an operating processing or manufacturing plant

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