Crane & Tower Operators
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Also called: Crane Operator, Material Handler, Mobile Crane Operator, Overhead Crane Operator
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills:
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
- decide which thing is closer or farther away from you or decide how far away it is from you
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology:
Operating system software
Education:
certificate after high school
