Crane Operator
As a crane operator, you will control cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations.
Does this sound like you?
You have mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
You're comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.
You have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Typical responsibilities
- Operate cranes to lift, move or place equipment and materials
- Inspect cranes and calculate capacities
- Assemble tower cranes on site
- Perform routine crane maintenance
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Common skills you need for the trades
Math
Math is used across the skilled trades. You may work with decimals, fractions, measurements, conversions, area and volume to plan work, calculate materials, monitor operations and troubleshoot.
Reading
Strong reading skills help you work safely and effectively on the job. You’ll use them to understand instructions, equipment manuals, safety information, drawings and other technical information.
Science
Basic science principles help you understand how things work and how materials behave. Across the trades, this can include concepts like electricity, heat, force, pressure and the properties of different materials.
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