tower crane operator
Tower crane operators work with tower cranes, tall balance cranes consisting of a horizontal jib mounted on a vertical mast, along with the necessary motors and lifting hook attached to the jib. Operators control the crane from within a control cabin, or use radio control.
Also called: tower crane driver, tower crane operative, tower-crane operator
- 15
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
15- crane load charts
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect construction sites
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- mechanical systems
- mechanical tools
- operate tower crane
- react to events in time-critical environments
- secure heavy construction equipment
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work in a construction team
Optional skills
12- electricity
- guide operation of heavy construction equipment
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- rig loads
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- set up tower crane
- test soil load bearing capacity
- transport construction supplies
- use remote control equipment
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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