Truck Crane Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate crane capacities
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Assemble tower cranes on site
• Perform routine maintenance work

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Boom Truck Crane Operator Trade Certification
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Type of cranes

• Hydraulic or telescoping boom

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Judgement

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Piece work