CDL Driver (Career Path to Crane Rigger)

Sterling Crane LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Build Your Career in Elko with Sterling Crane USA

Sterling Crane USA is hiring a dependable, safety-driven CDL Driver in Elko, NV who is looking for long-term career growth. This is more than a driving position — it’s an opportunity to build a career in the crane and heavy lift industry with a clear path to become a Rigger through company-sponsored training and hands-on field experience.

If you are hardworking, mechanically inclined, and interested in learning specialized lifting and rigging skills, we are ready to invest in you.

What You’ll Do as a CDL Driver

• Safely operate company trucks to transport cranes, counterweights, rigging gear, and support equipment to and from job sites.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT regulations.

• Properly secure loads in accordance with federal and Nevada state regulations.

• Maintain accurate logs and required documentation.

• Work closely with dispatch, operations, and field crews.

• Represent Sterling Crane professionally at mine sites, industrial facilities, and customer locations.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid CDL (Class A preferred).

• Clean driving record.

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physically demanding work.

• Willingness to travel locally and work overtime as needed.

• Desire to learn and grow within the crane and heavy lift industry.

Compensation

The hourly pay rate is $37.30 USD, as determined by the Union (NV2 - Local 3 - Truck Agreement).

Your Career Path: CDL Driver to Crane Rigger

We provide structured development and hands-on training to help you transition into a Crane Rigger role, including:

• On-the-job rigging training with experienced crew members.

• Training on load securement, signaling, and crane support operations.

• Safety certifications and industry-required training.

• Exposure to crane setup, tear-down, and heavy lift planning.

• Opportunity to grow into advanced rigging or crane operation roles.

This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond driving and develop specialized trade skills.

Why Join Us?

We’re empowering our people to lift their careers to new heights every day. Take control of your future through our comprehensive benefits, training, continuous learning, and professional development pathways. As a member of our team, you’ll be working with like-minded professionals focused on making a lasting impact through collaboration, having fun, and working with integrity.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.