Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Mobile Crane Operator

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of proven experience operating mobile cranes over 55 tons on construction or infrastructure projects.
A valid Mobile Crane Operator Certification or similar certification from a recognized training institution.
A valid driving license applicable to the equipment.
Medical fitness, including good eyesight and hearing.
Sound knowledge of lifting operations, rigging practices, load charts, and crane safety procedures.
Experience working with banksmen and lifting supervisors.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the crane in line with approved lifting plans and load capacities.
Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects.
Verify crane setup, outrigger deployment, and ground conditions before lifting operations.
Ensure all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured prior to lifting.
Monitor weather and site conditions and suspend operations when unsafe.
Maintain crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, site safety procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
Report incidents, unsafe conditions, and equipment malfunctions immediately.
Secure the crane and work area at the end of each shift.

Mobile Crane Operator

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2026-10-23

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction & Delivery Department

Description

To safely and efficiently operate over 55-ton mobile crane for lifting, transporting, and positioning materials and equipment in accordance with approved lifting plans, manufacturer guidelines, and site safety requirements

Responsibilities

Safely operate the crane in line with approved lifting plans and load capacities.
Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects.
Verify crane setup, outrigger deployment, and ground conditions before lifting operations.
Ensure all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured prior to lifting.
Monitor weather and site conditions and suspend operations when unsafe.
Maintain crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
Comply with OSHA requirements, site safety procedures, and PPE standards.
Report incidents, unsafe conditions, and equipment malfunctions immediately.
Secure the crane and work area at the end of each shift.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' proven experience operating over 55-ton mobile cranes on construction or infrastructure projects.
Valid Mobile Crane Operator Certification or similar from a recognized training institution.
Valid driving license applicable to the equipment.
Medically fit with good eyesight and hearing.
Sound knowledge of lifting operations, rigging practices, load charts, and crane safety procedures.
Experience working with banksmen and lifting supervisors.
Reliable, disciplined, and able to work under pressure

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About the Company

Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tatu City develops Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a 5,000-acre mixed-use city created by Rendeavour. It provides infrastructure-ready plots and fully developed spaces across industrial, residential, office, and educational uses within an SEZ designed to ease permits and services for businesses, backed by international investors. It differentiates itself by offering a government-recognized SEZ plus a complete ecosystem—homes, offices, schools, and recreation—within one regulated, long-term project. Its goal is to accelerate Kenya’s economic growth by attracting investment and enabling companies to set up, hire people, and expand, aligned with Vision 2030.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nakuru, Kenya
Founded: 2008

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