Crane, hoist and related plant operators

Crane, hoist and related plant operators operate and monitor stationary and mobile cranes and other hoisting equipment.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Job Definition

  • Operating and monitoring stationary or mobile cranes by raising and lowering jibs and booms to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
  • Operating and monitoring equipment for hoisting, lowering or raising workers and materials on construction sites or in mines
  • Operating and monitoring ski-lifts and similar equipment
  • Operating and monitoring machinery used to haul ferries or barges with goods, passengers and vehicles across short stretches of water
  • Operating and monitoring machinery to open and close bridges for the passage of road and water traffic
  • Operating and monitoring cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas
  • Operating cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials
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