Crane operators perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials

B. Operate dragline cranes to expose coal seams and ore deposits at open pit mines

C. May assemble tower cranes on site

D. Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning and lubricating cranes.

E. Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials

F. Perform pre-operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting

G. Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structures

1. What education do you need to become a Crane Operators?
   1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. 2. Completion of a one- to three-year apprenticeship... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Crane Operators?
   The job outlook for Crane Operators is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at a below-average rate.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Crane Operators?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average.... more
4. How much does a Crane Operators make?
   The average hourly wages for Crane Operators is $21.59/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Crane Operators"?
   7% of Crane Operators are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
6. How many Crane Operators are employed part-time?
   2% of Crane Operators are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 13,000 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Crane Operators are self-employed?
   Roughly 4% of Crane Operators are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Crane Operators?
   The earlier-than-average retirement age (60) combined with an expected older-than-average age (43) of worker will... more