Tower Crane Operator
Certified operators run tower cranes on high-rise projects, with a dedicated rigging and signal crew.
Current work in Chicago includes skyscraper construction and rail viaducts.
What you'll do
- Operate tower cranes safely within the load charts
- Complete daily crane inspections and logs
- Coordinate lifts with signal persons and riggers
- Take part in crane erection, jumping, and dismantling
Required qualifications
- NCCCO Tower Crane Operator certification
- 3+ years of tower crane operation
- Able to pass DOT-style medical and drug screening
Nice to have
- City crane license (NYC or Chicago) where required
- Luffing crane experience
Pay details
- Hourly roles are non-exempt: overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, and daily overtime applies where state law requires it (for example, California).
- Pay is weekly by direct deposit or pay card, with an itemized pay stub.
- All pay shown is an estimated range for the location, not a fixed rate. Your actual starting rate is confirmed in your written offer and depends on experience, certifications, and skills test results.
- On public works projects, prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon or state prevailing wage) applies and may be higher than the listed range.
- Travel crews receive per diem for meals and lodging when working more than 50 miles from their home base.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days (full-time roles)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Hard hat, vest, gloves, glasses, and other PPE provided at no cost
- Paid OSHA 10/30 safety training and certifications
- Apprenticeship and career pathway into skilled trades and supervision
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Paid certification renewals
Working conditions
- Climb tower access ladders daily
- Long shifts in the crane cab
- High-wind shutdown procedures
Permits, visa sponsorship & relocation
For eligible candidates, the company sponsors the following permits for this role:
- Residence permit (green card via EB-3)
Employer-sponsored lawful permanent residence for skilled and other workers. The spouse and children under 21 can be included. Processing can take a year or more, depending on country and visa bulletin dates.
If you live outside the USA, the company covers
- Accommodation covered by the company when you arrive, arranged near your jobsite
- Visa petition, legal, and government filing fees paid by the company
- Inbound travel to your U.S. jobsite paid or reimbursed by the company
- Airport pickup and help with onboarding, a bank account, and site orientation
Travel requirements
- A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity (international applicants)
- Ability to attend a U.S. consulate visa interview in your home country if selected
- Willingness to relocate to the listed U.S. city for the length of the assignment
- Pass a pre-employment medical check and drug screen after arrival
Visa approval is decided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State, not by the company, and is never guaranteed. Program eligibility depends on the role, the project, your qualifications, and annual visa caps.
We never charge applicants for applications, interviews, training, housing deposits, or visa processing. If anyone asks you for money on behalf of Cavero Edge Construction, do not pay. It is a scam. Report it to us.
Cavero Edge Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All hires complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. Candidates who need a work visa can apply for roles marked as visa-sponsorship eligible.