Cranes are used at construction sites, wharves, shipyards, large freight facilities, factories and workshops, or anywhere else shipping containers or large objects need to be moved.  Cranes can be fixed (gantry or overhead), on rails or truck-mounted.

Crane Operator skills are usually transferable between the freight and construction industries.  Safety is of paramount importance, so the Crane Operator needs to be aware of all Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare requirements and apply them.

 

What does the job entail?

Core Duties

• Assess the terrain, load to be moved, conditions, distance and heights involved.
• Ensure the crane is stable.
• Conduct safety checks.
• Follow the signals of doggers who direct the moving and positioning of loads.
• Carry out basic maintenance of equipment and machinery, and log any defaults for repair.
• Liaise with company management, customers, and work collegues

 

Possible Duties

• Carry out repairs to machinery and equipment.

Pay

Conditions

• Work may be outside and in all weathers.
• Shift work.
• May involve work with dangerous substances.
• May be required to undergo random drug and alcohol tests.

 

Aptitude

• Physical
• Mechanical
• Geo-spatial.
• Team work.
• Good vision, colour vision and hearing.
• Must have a good head for heights.

 

Educational requirements and other qualifications

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