Mobile Crane Operators work on cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects. They perform pre-operational inspections, routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. They can work at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines or other similar locations.

You have a keen awareness of safety and surrounding areas.

You have good attention to detail and coordination.

You have strong communication skills and are a team player.

Crane Operator Testimonials

Jeremy

Dylan

Responsibilities

  • Operate cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
  • Inspect cranes and calculate capacities and weight
  • Assembles tower cranes on site
  • Perform routine crane maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating
  • Can specialize in work such as driving pilings to support structures, dredging waterways, loading / unloading ship cargo and supply vessels, and moving objects or materials at railway yards and on boats

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, numeracy and reading
  • Strong depth perception, hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
  • Ability to calculate crane capacities
  • Ability to work in high places
  • Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather

Entering the Trade

  • Is there a training pathway for this trade? Yes
  • Total Required Apprenticeship Hours: 5,400
  • Total Hours Required to Challenge Exam as a Trade Qualifier: 8,100

Hourly Pay

Mobile Crane operators can bring home a total package hourly value over $50. This includes pension and benefits contributions.

Construction workers needed!

380,500

Construction workers needed by 2034*

*According to BuildForce Canada

Did you know?

There are opportunities to learn and operate a variety of crane types or to specialize in one. Almost all Crane Operators work within a team. Cranes are an important part of construction history with evidence of cranes being used by the ancient Romans and Greeks on some of the most famous structures in the world.

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