Crane and Tower Operators operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
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- Crane and Tower Operators
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage
- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
- Weigh bundles using floor scales, and record weights for company records
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary
- Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins using moving equipment
- Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed
- Oversee helpers who place blocking or outrigging under cranes
- Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment
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Job Growth +1.4%
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Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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