From mobile crane operator to rigger
11 of the 16 essential skills of a rigger are already essential for a mobile crane operator — about 69% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 5
- would be new
- 69%
- of the target job covered
- 16
- essential skills of a rigger
What a rigger does
Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also install the heavy object in place.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- crane load charts
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction sites
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- react to events in time-critical environments
- rig loads
- secure heavy construction equipment
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
What would be new
5 skillsEssential for a rigger and not for a mobile crane operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from mobile crane operator
2 roles- tower crane operator11 skills in common
- concrete pump operator11 skills in common
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How far are you from being a rigger?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.