Career overview
Crane and Tower Operators
O*NET-SOC 53-7021.00
Median pay / yr$66,370
OutlookAverage
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Crane and Tower Operators.
Skills employers look for
- Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Knowledge areas
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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