How to hire a boom crane operator

How to hire a boom crane operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step boom crane operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a boom crane operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new boom crane operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your boom crane operator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a boom crane operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect boom crane operator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of boom crane operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Boom Crane Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Boom Crane Operator	Material moving machine operators use machinery to transport various objects. Some operators move construction materials around building sites or excavate earth from a mine... Show more	$12-33
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25
   Crane Operator	A crane operator's work involves the control of draglines or cranes to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment, and other large objects at industrial or construction sites, ports, surface mines, railway yards, and other similar locations. Their tasks and duties include conducting crane maintenance such as lubricating and cleaning, inspecting cranes, and assembling tower cranes... Show more	$16-39

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hoisting
   • Construction Materials
   • Cranes
   • CDL
   • Safety Procedures
   • Building Materials
   • Construction Sites
   • DOT Regulations
   • Daily Pre

   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate all safety efforts with management to meet or exceed requirements of client specifications and OSHA regulations.
   • Provide safe and efficient transportation for disable Marta customers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your boom crane operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A boom crane operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, boom crane operators' average salary in kansas is 52% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level boom crane operators earn 62% less than senior-level boom crane operators.
   • Certifications. A boom crane operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a boom crane operator's salary.

   Average boom crane operator salary

   $42,595yearly

   $20.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level boom crane operator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a boom crane operator job description

   A job description for a boom crane operator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a boom crane operator job description:

   Boom crane operator job description example

   Wage Range: $ 27.00-$36.00 per hour

   What you should know about working at CCC :

   • We are all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on, and we band together when necessary.
   • We support each other. We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
   • We are a relaxed atmosphere; this is not a suit and tie environment.
   • We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
   • We work hard. We are a continuous improvement driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
   • We're built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

   How You Will Spend Your Days as a Boom Crane Operator:

   • Drive truck to job sites across Twin Cities suburban metro area
   • Operate boom truck to set roof trusses and wall/floor panels
   • Operate boom truck in a safe and efficient manner
   • Be able to identify unsafe acts and conditions while setting
   • Maintain crane and equipment
   • Start and end each day at our shop in Montrose
   • Other duties as assigned by management

   We want you to build your career with us! Can you check all of these boxes?

   • Experience. A class A license is required. NCCCO certification is required. TLL certification.
   • Physical. Ability to work outdoors in all MN weather conditions.
   • Heavy Lifting. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs consistently and bend, twist, squat and reach throughout work shift
   • Willingness. Must have the drive to learn
   • Teamwork. Team focused approach to work and good communication skills.
   • Excellence. Excellent work ethic and attendance

   Building Your Career With Benefits:

   • The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days)
   • The Good. 401(k) with company match
   • The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
   • Even Better. Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
   • How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing educations programs, paid training and promoting from within.

   Build Your Future Today With CCC!

   Carpentry Contractors Company, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find boom crane operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any boom crane operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level boom crane operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your boom crane operator job on Zippia to find and recruit boom crane operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with boom crane operator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new boom crane operator

   Once you've found the boom crane operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new boom crane operator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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