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Crane and Tower Operators

  • Architecture and Construction

Tasks

What tasks do Crane and Tower Operators perform?

  • Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.

  • Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.

  • Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.

  • Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.


Knowledge

What do Crane and Tower Operators need to know?

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • Transportation

    Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.


Skills

What skills do Crane and Tower Operators need?

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.



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