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Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

West Haven, Connecticut - Posted on April 28, 2026
Published By John Johnstone

Trillium Construction is now hiring Crane Operators in the West Haven, CT area!

Trillium is hiring CT state licensed Crane Operators for heavy civil/highway work in West Haven, CT.  This specific project is for new construction on I-95 Northbound on and exit ramps near West Haven.  Will be adding overpasses as well.  Long term project but needs for operator will be around 6 months, and have the opportunity to move around to a couple of different sites with the same company in the state of CT.

The pay is $86.59/hour and per diem of $125/day worked to those that qualify!  This will ensure the applicants are able to work on any state DOT projects. Candidates should have experience in heavy civil/highway construction. Candidates will be driving piles, helping with steel erections and bridge construction.  Will be working Mon-Saturday 10-hour shifts during the day.  Can start ASAP!  

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- Operators must be able to run/operate an 85-ton RT efficiently
- Must have NCCCO/NCCER certifications and a CT state license from the Dept. of Administrative Services.  
- Should be able to operate both hydraulic and friction cranes.
- Should also have OSHA 10.  
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens
- Must wear all PPE required for the job
- Reliable transportation to and from the site
- Must be able to run prechecks and maintenance and diagnostics on their own equipment.  
- Need to understand and comply with all company and state safety policies and procedures.

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Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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