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Crane Operator
Alternative Titles:
Crane Driver
Crane operators operate mobile or stationary cranes to
lift, move and place objects at locations such as construction
sites, wharves and shipyards. Crane operators may operate a
variety of cranes: gantry cranes - used to move shipping
containers; tower cranes - often used on large building
projects; overhead cranes - used in factories and workshops;
and mobile cranes - which may be truck mounted.
Crane operators may perform the following tasks:
- check the condition of the ground (e.g. building site)
before setting up the crane
- place timber blocks or steel plates under the outrigger
pads of the crane
- check that the crane is level on the outriggers before
attempting to lift and place a load
- be aware of how much material can be safely hoisted in
each load according to the crane's capacity and the weather
conditions (e.g. high winds)
- make sure that cranes are ready for use by checking
controls, instruments and gauges
- move the crane and position the hook so that doggers can
attach loads, slings, shackles and chains
- check crane cabin instruments to make sure that loads
hooked on their machines are within safe working limits
- observe and follow the signals given by doggers who
direct the moving and positioning of the loads
- maintain cranes by inspecting them for defects or wear,
lubricate ropes and winches, and replace worn cables.
Crane operators on building and construction sites work in
all conditions.
Required Skills - Crane Operator
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- at least 18 years old
- able to concentrate
- able to follow verbal instructions
- mechanical aptitude and good coordination
- good eyesight for visual judgment of distances
- comfortable working at heights
- safety-conscious
- able to work as part of a team
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