Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators

Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people in areas such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves and shipyards.

Fun facts

Decline Future Growth
2500 Weekly Pay Before Tax
90% full-time Full-Time Share
3% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by crane, hoist and lift operators. A few are listed below:

testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
working in conjunction with Construction Riggers and Crane Chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
may operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
may operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes

Specific occupations

Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
Chairlift Operator
Cherry Picker Operator
Elevated Work Platform Operator
Pile Driver
Portainer Operator
Tower Crane Operator
Winch Operator

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