Crane Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Load, unload and transport construction materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Tower Crane Operator Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of cranes

• Climbing crane, fixed or limited mobility
• Tower crane, fixed or limited mobility
• Overhead crane

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player