NCCCO Crane Operator — Sky Point Crane | Western PA

We're hiring an NCCCO-certified operator to run iron across Western PA, Northern WV, NW Maryland, and Eastern Ohio. Sky Point Crane is on a serious growth trajectory — major utility, telecom, and federal contracts in the pipeline — and we need an operator who wants to be part of the build, not just punch a clock.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY MAKE

New and experienced NCCCO-certified operators at Sky Point typically earn $33-$42 per hour effective cash rate once daily overtime is factored in. Plus 100% employer-paid health insurance, Simple IRA match, paid holidays, PTO, prevailing-wage opportunities, and tools/training reimbursement.
Very competitive comp package with overtime after 8 hours/day (not 40/week), prevailing wage rates on qualifying jobs, and other premium-pay structures that boost your overall package
100% employer-paid UPMC medical, dental, and vision (employee coverage) — that's $5,196/year that doesn't come out of your check. (Unheard of with most employers in this industry.)
Simple IRA with 3% company match, vested immediately
**NCCCO Certification & Recertification — 100% Paid**
Not yet certified? We'll sponsor your NCCCO testing fees and paid training time -- get certified on our dime, not yours
Already certified? We cover your recertification costs so you're never out of pocket to stay current
PA State Crane Operator license? We walk you through the paper application -- it's easy once NCCCO is in hand
Real take-home rate works out to roughly $4–$7/hr MORE than the posted base when you count the OT structure and paid benefits

THE WORK

Operate boom trucks, truck cranes, all-terrains, carry decks, and rough terrains from 30-ton to 225-ton
Pre-operational inspections, lift planning, site visits, rigging and routine equipment maintenance
Operate support tractors and trailers and equipment flatbeds when needed (CDL-A preferred)
High-profile and steady work — telecom, power generation, utilities, HVAC/mechanical, steel erection, oil & gas, coal/mining, and government projects
Most days you're home at night — regional, day-trip work is the norm
Yard-based out of Indiana, PA with company laydown yard and indoor climate-controlled warehouse

WHO YOU ARE

NCCCO certified (required) — Mobile Crane Swing Cab (TLL) and/or Fixed Cab (TSS) Telescopic Boom certifications
CDL-A or CDL-B (required, depending on vehicle assignment)
Clean MVR
Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
2+ years of operating experience preferred — newer operators with strong references will be considered
PA State Crane Operator license required for PA jobsites — easy paper application once NCCCO is in hand; we'll walk you through it

THE WORK YOU'LL BE PROUD OF

This isn't a generic crane shop pitch. Sky Point Crane has been on the ground at high-profile, security-vetted operations including major political and Presidential events, championship-level golf at one of America's most storied courses, and vetted-supplier work on major sports and entertainment programs. You'll have stories. You'll have pictures.

Your kids will think you're cool.

WHY THE GROWTH IS REAL

Master Service Agreement signed April 2026 with one of the largest electric utilities in Pennsylvania — covering four operating subsidiaries across the region. The utility is in the middle of a $36 BILLION 2026–2030 capital infrastructure spend.
Master Service Agreement with a publicly-traded NYSE telecom infrastructure leader — record $9.5B backlog driving 5G, fiber, and data center work
Homer City Redevelopment ($15B project) is on Sky Point Crane's doorstep plus the regional data center buildout that follows, all in the heart of the Marcellus Shale and power plant alley in this region
Established relationships with major national wireless carriers, tower contractors, and telecom infrastructure providers
Recurring work with major regional players in coal/mining, oil & gas, HVAC/mechanical contracting, and heavy equipment dealers
Power generation experience across multiple regional plants (combined-cycle, coal, biomass)
HUBZone Certified — set-aside eligibility on federal contracts (DOE, DOD, GSA, USACE) opens an entire additional channel of high-value work

WHY OPERATORS COME TO US

OT after 8 hours, not 40 — most shops don't do this. Run the math.
Family-first, kid-friendly schedule. We want you to have a life.
You don't have to live out of a hotel 26+ weeks a year to make good money here. Most jobs are day-trip regional work — home for dinner, home for the ball game, home on the weekends. Real home time, not the kind other shops promise and don't deliver.
Zero out of your check for medical insurance — unheard of with most employers in this industry
We pay for your NCCCO cert and recerts -- most shops let that cost fall on you
Modern, well-maintained equipment
Family-owned, not corporate — your phone calls get answered, decisions get made fast
You're part of the business, not just punching the clock — your work shows up in the result every day

TIRED OF HEAVY TRAVEL OR ROTATION SCHEDULES?

If you've been running a 2-weeks-on / 1-week-off rotation, or spending 26+ weeks a year living out of a hotel — you know what we're talking about. The money's good. The schedule is wearing on you and your family.

You miss birthdays. You miss ball games. The kids start to forget what you look like during the on-cycle. You promised yourself last year you'd find something different. You're still on the schedule.

Sky Point Crane is where guys come to get their lives back while also making a good living.

Day-trip work, home most nights — your bed, your couch, your kids' school plays
Real weekends off — not "off-cycle Saturday into back-on-cycle Monday"
OT after 8 hours plus 100% paid medical means your real take-home is closer to your rotation paycheck than you'd think — run the math, we'll show you
Same caliber of technical work, just without the road life
A company with real owners who are in the trenches with you daily, helping to drive the business forward each day.

If this is hitting home, just call. We'll talk straight.

NEXT STEPS

Apply here OR text/call 724-840-5951 directly — operators who want the seat, we'd rather hear from you than wade through an application.

Send your NCCCO card and CDL via email to jobs@skypointcrane.com and we can set up a time to talk.

Sky Point Crane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of crane operating experience do you have?
Are you currently based in Western or Central Pennsylvania, or within a 1-2 hour drive of Indiana, PA 15701? (Yes/No - please specify your city/town)

License/Certification:

NCCCO Certification (Mobile Crane - TLL or TSS) (Preferred)
CDL-A or CDL-B (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Indiana, PA 15701 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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