Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

Minnesota City, Minnesota - Posted on July 28, 2025

Published By Courtney Smith

Trillium Construction is seeking a Crane Operator for a project in Minnesota City, MN who will operate a Link-Belt 50T.

Key Responsibilities

-Operate barge-mounted and land-based cranes for lifting, setting, and material handling

-Pilot and maintain workboats or small tugs for barge movement and transport

-Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, skid steers, loaders, and forklifts

Assist with:

o Scaffolding and access systems

o Abrasive blasting and surface prep

o Industrial painting and coating applications

o Rigging and general labor

-Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on all equipment and rigging

-Uphold job site safety, environmental, and quality standards

Pay rate is up to $74 / hour ($47 base pay & $27 fringe). Per Diem: $100 / day for all 7 days if the full schedule is worked. Schedule: Mon - Sat, 60h / week.

Qualifications

-NCCCO crane operator certification (required) - Telescopic Boom Cranes- Swing Cab (TLL) and a minimum of two years crane operator experience

-Experience in marine or river work preferred

-Boat handling experience is a plus (willing to train)

-Willingness to assist with labor-intensive tasks outside of equipment operation

-Welding experience is a plus

-Valid driver's license (CDL is a plus)

-Ability to travel and work outdoors in varying conditions

-Ability to pass Workwell medical test and meet minimum required lifting requirements

-Ability to pass drug test

-Experience using fall protection

-Be able to work on a US Army Corps of Engineers dam jobsite

#travelers

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication.

Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

If you have any questions about this position Click Here.