Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators

Key Tasks

• •Testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
• •Operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
• •Working in conjunction with construction riggers and crane chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
• •Controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
• •Monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
• •Lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
• •May operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
• •May operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes

Employment Projections to 2035