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Breckenridge is located in Summit County, Colorado at an elevation 9700 feet. Breckenridge is a former mining town, now famous for its world class ski area. It still retains some small town charm and has a year round population of about 10,000 people. The winters here are long and snowy and the summers are beautiful with highs typically in the mid 70's. There is a saying here that "folks come for the winters, but they stay for the summers". The community has a very young feel to it, the variety of sports available is pretty endless, and the residents are generally very active, fit and healthy.

Breckenridge Crane has a large shop and keeps the cranes well maintained. We are a non-union small business that prides itself on good competitive wages and a great working environment. The owner, Jerry Drake, is actively involved in both running the cranes and running the business. We have a full time office manager to handle the scheduling and dispatch. We have an in-house mechanic to ensure our cranes are well maintained.

The crane work is quite varied and the steep terrain makes both the driving and the crane set ups more challenging. We do everything from the simplest hot tub set to general construction work, and also service ski area construction of new lifts, plus move historic structures and set bridges. It all makes for very interesting and often challenging work.  Additionally, we are currently expanding our business into Wyoming, servicing the oil and gas industry.

Breckenridge Crane employees typically enjoy year round, full time employment. Employees are paid an hourly wage that begins when they arrive for work and ends when they clock out. Crane operators are not paid based on their billable hours. Operators are responsible for the general maintenance and up keep of their crane, so some degree of mechanical ability is a plus. For more complex repairs we do have a mechanic. A clean driving record is mandatory with no DUI's, and random drug testing is required.

Current Openings:

Rigger:  Immediate opening.  Rigger to work in our Wyoming operation.  We are working in the oil fields taking down drilling rigs, moving, and reassembling them.  Applicant must be fit, strong, agile and willing to climb and work at moderate heights on drilling rigs.  The job will demand working hard long hours, and the pay is good.  The number of hours per week will vary, but generally equal out to 40 per week or perhaps more or less.  The job requires a clean driving record and the ability to obtain a CDL A drivers license.  We prefer an employee based out of the Summit County area or Denver.  In addition to your hourly wage you will receive a per diem and your transportation to and from WY will be in a company vehicle.  You will be away from home for several days at a time and will stay in hotels in WY.  Your days off will vary.  Experience is preferred, but not necessary.  You may work some in Breckenridge also.  For the right person there is the oportunity to develop marketable skills, advance within our company, and develop a lucrative career in the crane industry.

Boom Truck/Crane Operator:  Some experience required.  Must have a clean driving record. CDL required or obtainable.