Crane operator

Crane, hoist and related plant operators operate and monitor cranes and other lifting equipment.

• operating and monitoring mobile or stationary cranes, raising and lowering crane booms and jibs to lift, move and position equipment and materials;
• operating and monitoring equipment for raising, lowering or hoisting workers and materials on construction sites or in mines;
• operating and monitoring ski lifts and similar equipment;
• operating and monitoring mechanisms for hauling ferries and barges carrying goods, passengers and vessels over short distances on water;
• operating and monitoring mechanisms for opening and closing bridges;
• operating and monitoring cranes fitted with dredges for dredging waterways and other areas;
• operating cranes on ships or barges to lift, move and position equipment and materials.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Crane operator
• Operator, lift cage, cabin (mines)
• Operator, mine hoisting machine
• Operator, chairlift, ski lift
• Operator, cable railway
• Operator, winch (hoist, reel)