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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Salary Information
Crane and Tower Operators: $66,370 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications. | General |
| Verify information or specifications. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems. | General |
| Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | General |
| Clean machinery or equipment. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Load shipments, belongings, or materials. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Secure cargo. | General |
| Inspect work to ensure standards are met. | General |
| Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Maintenance |
| Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Crane operation control software | Industrial control software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Lift Inspector | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Aerial Lift Operator & Inspector | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Articulating Boom Crane | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Articulating Boom Crane with Winch | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Articulating Boom Loader | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Articulating Crane Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Boom Truck Crane Certification | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Boom Truck Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Boom Truck-Fixed Cab Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Certified Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Crawler Crane | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Certified Crane Operator - Lattice Boom Truck Crane | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Digger Derrick | Electrical Industry Certifications Association | Not Available |
| Lattice Boom Crane | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Lift Director | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Mobile Crane Inspector | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Mobile Crane Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Overhead Crane | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Overhead Crane Inspector | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Overhead Crane Inspector, Operator & Rigger/Signalperson | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Overhead Crane Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Precast Concrete Delivery Crane Operator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Rotating-Control | Electrical Industry Certifications Association | Not Available |
| Service Truck Crane Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Small Crane Operator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Stationary Control Crane | Electrical Industry Certifications Association | Not Available |
| Telescopic Boom Crane | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Telescopic Boom Cranes - Fixed Cab | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Telescopic Boom Cranes - Swing Cab | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Tower Crane | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Tower Crane Inspector | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Tower Crane Operator | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Tower Crane Operator Certificaion | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Train-The-Trainer Aerial Lift Operator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Train-The-Trainer Mobile Crane Operator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Train-The-Trainer Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger/Signalperson | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Train-The-Trainer Small Crane Operator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |