The posting
About the role
You will operate a tower crane on our HDB residential project sites, lifting and placing precast components and materials safely and efficiently in support of the daily works program.
Key responsibilities
- Operate the tower crane to lift, move and position precast components, formwork, reinforcement and general site materials.
- Work closely with the Lifting Supervisor, signalman and riggers, following hand signals and radio instructions at all times.
- Monitor load weights, radius and crane stability against the load chart; refuse any lift that falls outside safe operating limits.
- Carry out pre-operational and post-operational checks of the crane, and report defects or abnormalities immediately.
- Maintain basic housekeeping of the cab and crane structure.
- Comply with the WSH Act, lifting plans, permit-to-work requirements and all company safety, health and environmental procedures.
- Assist with other duties reasonably assigned by the Lifting Supervisor or Project Manager.
Requirements
Essential
- Valid MOM-approved Tower Crane Operator certificate from an Accredited Training Provider, and registered with MOM as a crane operator.
- Valid medical fitness certification for crane operation.
- Minimum 3 years' experience operating tower cranes on building construction sites.
- Comfortable working at height and able to climb to the operator's cab.
- Able to communicate clearly with the lifting team by radio and understand standard hand signals.
Advantageous
- Experience on HDB or precast-heavy residential projects.
- Experience with luffing jib cranes / [specify your crane make and model].
- Valid Rigger and Signalman certification.



