Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tower Crane Operator

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience operating tower cranes on busy high-rise or large-scale construction projects.
Valid Tower Crane Operator Certification or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Proven experience in high-rise building construction.
Medically fit to work at height, with good eyesight and hearing.
Sound knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and construction site safety practices.

Responsibilities

Operate the tower crane safely and efficiently in accordance with approved lifting plans.
Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects or mechanical issues.
Lift, move, and place loads within the crane's rated capacity and approved load charts.
Coordinate closely with banksmen and signalers to ensure safe lifting operations.
Verify that all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured before lifting.
Monitor weather conditions and suspend operations when conditions become unsafe.
Maintain accurate crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
Comply with all site safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and statutory regulations.
Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment breakdowns immediately.
Support crane erection, climbing, and dismantling activities where necessary.
Secure the crane properly at the end of each shift.

Tower Crane Operator

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

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction & Delivery Department

Description

To safely and efficiently operate a tower crane for lifting, moving, and positioning construction materials and equipment in accordance with approved lifting plans, safety regulations, and site procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate the tower crane safely and efficiently in accordance with approved lifting plans.
Conduct daily pre-start inspections and promptly report defects or mechanical issues.
Lift, move, and place loads within the crane's rated capacity and approved load charts.
Coordinate closely with banksmen and signalers to ensure safe lifting operations.
Verify that all loads are correctly rigged, balanced, and secured before lifting.
Monitor weather conditions and suspend operations when conditions become unsafe.
Maintain accurate crane logbooks, inspection records, and operational reports.
Comply with all site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and statutory regulations.
Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment breakdowns immediately.
Support crane erection, climbing, and dismantling activities where necessary.
Secure the crane properly at the end of each shift.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience operating tower cranes on a busy high-rise or large-scale construction projects.
Valid Tower Crane Operator Certification or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Proven experience in high-rise building construction.
Medically fit to work at height, with good eyesight and hearing.
Sound knowledge of OSHA requirements and construction site safety practices.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Reliable, disciplined, and able to work effectively 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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