crane operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate crane capacities
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Operate cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas
• Assemble tower cranes on site
• Operate locomotive cranes to move objects and materials at railway yards
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials
• Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Boom Truck Crane Operator Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Type of cranes

• Hydraulic or telescoping boom

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available