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Advastar, Inc

Certified Crane Operator

Mountville, PA · On-site

$44/hr

... operators to a plant shutdown at a grain and feed processing facility in Marietta, PA. The crane runs around the clock for the outage -- one operator on days, one on nights. The machine is a 130-ton ...

Advastar, Inc

Certified Crane Operator

Mountville, PA · On-site

$44/hr

... operators to a plant shutdown at a grain and feed processing facility in Marietta, PA. The crane runs around the clock for the outage -- one operator on days, one on nights. The machine is a 130-ton ...

Advastar Group

Certified Crane Operator

Mountville, PA · On-site

$44/hr

... operators to a plant shutdown at a grain and feed processing facility in Marietta, PA. The crane runs around the clock for the outage - one operator on days, one on nights. The machine is a 130-ton ...

Advastar, Inc

Certified Crane Operator

Mountville, PA

$44/hr

... operators to a plant shutdown at a grain and feed processing facility in Marietta, PA. The crane runs around the clock for the outage -- one operator on days, one on nights. The machine is a 130-ton ...

Advastar Group

Certified Crane Operator

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$44/hr

... operators to a plant shutdown at a grain and feed processing facility in Marietta, PA. The crane runs around the clock for the outage -- one operator on days, one on nights. The machine is a 130-ton ...

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 ...

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How much do shutdown crane operators jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for shutdown crane operators in the United States is $28.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Shutdown Crane Operators vs Tower Crane Operators?

AspectShutdown Crane OperatorsTower Crane Operators
CertificationsCrane operator license, safety certificationsCrane operator license, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, power plants, refineriesConstruction sites, high-rise buildings
Industry UsageHeavy industry, maintenance, shutdownsConstruction, infrastructure projects
Job FocusOperating cranes during plant shutdowns or maintenanceOperating tower cranes during building construction

Shutdown Crane Operators and Tower Crane Operators both require similar certifications and work in environments involving heavy lifting. However, Shutdown Crane Operators focus on crane operations during industrial shutdowns and maintenance, while Tower Crane Operators work primarily on construction sites building tall structures. Their roles are distinct but share core skills and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Shutdown Crane Operators job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 96% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,350 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Certified Crane Operator

Mountville, PA • On-site

Advastar, Inc
Construction • 11 - 50 employees
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$44/hr

Per diem, Other

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

#jobalert | CONTRACT | CRANE OPERATOR | MARIETTA, PA

An industrial construction contractor is adding two rough terrain crane operators to a plant shutdown at a grain and feed processing facility in Marietta, PA. The crane runs around the clock for the outage — one operator on days, one on nights. The machine is a 130-ton Link-Belt RT.

  • $44.00/hour
  • 08.28.2026 through 09.08.2026 | 12-hour shifts, crane runs around the clock
  • $125.00/day per diem
  • Travel pay
  • Must be open to day/night shift
  • Will be planning to work on Sept 7th (Labor Day)

Overview

  • Operate a 130-ton Link-Belt rough terrain crane inside the load chart on every pick
  • Set up for each pick — boom configuration, counterweight, outrigger position, radius — in confined plant setups
  • Make the picks the outage schedule calls for: pulling and setting equipment, structural steel, and process components inside a live shutdown window
  • Perform and document daily crane inspections, and pull the machine out of service when it needs to come out
  • Coordinate every lift with site supervision, riggers, and signalpersons
  • Hold your shift — 12 hours, days or nights — through 09.08.2026; the other operator relieves you and the crane does not sit
  • Work to grain and feed processing protocols: combustible dust control, hot work permits, overhead and confined lifts

Skills & Experience

  • NCCCO with TLL Endorsement
  • Recent seat time on rough terrain cranes in the 100-ton class or larger
  • Load chart discipline and documented daily inspections
  • Available the full run, 08.28.2026 through 09.08.2026, on 12-hour shifts
  • Own PPE and standard safety wear
  • Link-Belt RT time — RTC-80130, RTC-80100, or comparable
  • Shutdown, turnaround, or outage work — permit-driven, schedule-driven, no room to slide

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