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Phillips Tank and Structure

Designs, fabricates, and constructs above-ground tanks

Crane Operator - Field Crew

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Signal Hill, CA, USA
In PersonNationwide travel of up to 75% is required.
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • NCCCO TLL certification is required.
  • Willingness to travel nationwide up to 75% of the time.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Problem-solving ability and willingness to suggest improvements.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and support the team.
  • Minimum age of 18 years old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to authorize motor vehicle record checks.
  • Successful completion of background checks and drug/alcohol testing may be required where permitted by applicable law.
  • Willingness to assist in other field roles is a critical requirement.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move materials consistent with job duties.
  • Ability to work around heavy equipment and in industrial construction environments.
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel for project assignments as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Operate and set up cranes according to job requirements and site conditions.
  • Perform daily equipment and safety inspections.
  • Move materials around the job site according to plans and schedules.
  • Monitor crane stability and load weights.
  • Work with signal personnel and ground crews to maintain safe operations.
  • Perform minor equipment maintenance and promptly report mechanical concerns.
  • Maintain accurate records of materials and equipment movement.
  • Ensure travel and lift paths remain clear and safe.
  • Assist with cleanup, fire watch, confined space attendant duties, and general crew support when crane operations are not in progress.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional crane certifications are a plus.
  • Welding experience or ability is a plus.

About the company

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Phillips Tank and Structure

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Phillips Tank & Structure designs, fabricates, and builds above-ground storage tanks and related steel and aluminum structures. The company handles design, fabrication, and construction as well as repair, following API 650, API 653, AWWA D100, and API 12D specifications. Its products work by combining engineering, skilled fabrication, and field construction to produce compliant tanks; projects are planned and executed by experienced estimators and project teams, ensuring quality and safety. PTS differentiates itself through multi-state licensing and bonding, a history of decades of estimating and delivering tank projects, and formal compliance credentials with ISNetworld, PEC Safety, and Veriforce networks; it is also the first specialty “Vessel Contractor” qualified in Virginia. The company aims to provide reliable, code-compliant storage tank construction and repair services across regions, with licensed, insured operations and ongoing licensing as needed to support client projects.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Braddock, North Dakota

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • PTS is actively hiring welders and foremen in 2026, implying backlog.
  • The Columbia, Kentucky shop adds fabrication capacity and a regional operating base.
  • ENR Top 100 recognition should help win larger industrial and utility contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Kentucky promised 20 jobs by December 2024; delay weakens incentive economics.
  • No recent project wins surfaced beyond 2023 Kentucky expansion, signaling thin public momentum.
  • Non-union, travel-heavy welding jobs with no PTO will keep churn elevated.

What makes Phillips Tank and Structure unique

  • PTS spans design, fabrication, and construction for API 650 and API 653 tanks.
  • Phillips Infrastructure entered ENR's Top 100 in 2026, boosting PTS credibility.
  • PTS operates nationwide from Pennsylvania, Texas, Hawaii, Kentucky, and California offices.

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Company News

WHVE-92.7 The Wave
Sep 28th, 2023
Phillips Tank & Structure To Locate First Kentucky Facility in Adair County Creating 20 Full-Time Positions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2023) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted new economic growth coming to Adair County as Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS), a nationwide tank construction contractor, announced plans to build a $2.76 million fabrication shop that will create 20 new full-time jobs in the Columbia area.

The Lane Report
Sep 28th, 2023
Phillips Tank & Structure to locate first facility in Kentucky

COLUMBIA, Ky. - Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS), a nationwide tank construction contractor, announced plans to build a $2.76 million fabrication shop to create 20 new full-time jobs in the Columbia area.

The Fabricator
Sep 28th, 2023
Phillips Tank & Structure plans $2.76 million Kentucky facility

Phillips Tank & Structure plans $2.76 million kentucky facility.