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Crane Operator

Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
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Construction Workers
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Crane Operator

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

At a Glance

Crane Operator. Top skills: Vehicle Maintenance, Record Keeping, Overhead Crane Operation.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Crane and Tower Operators

Median Wage

$66,370/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (11)

Vehicle Maintenance

5.0

Overhead Crane Operation

4.8

Map Reading

4.7

Roofing Materials

4.3

Loading And Unloading

4.2

Good Driving Record

4.1

General Mathematics

4.0

Flatbed Truck Operation

3.9

Forklift Truck

3.7

Warehousing

3.6

Lifting Ability

3.5

Common Skills (2)

Record Keeping

4.9

Memos

4.5

Certifications (2)

Hazardous Materials Certification

4.4

CDL Class A License

3.4

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