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Document Mobile Crane Operator Overview

Mobile crane operators operate mobile cranes to lift, move, position and place materials and equipment. They perform pre-operational inspections. They calculate crane capacities and determine load weight, set up and dismantle cranes and position and stabilize the crane before the lift. They may also participate in rigging procedures. They also perform some routine maintenance and housekeeping of the crane equipment such as lubricating and cleaning.

Mobile cranes are used in many industry sectors. They are very commonly used in the construction of buildings and the assembly of large equipment. They are used on construction site... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Performs continual checks.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Drives cranes on public roadways and jobsites.
  • Assembles and disassembles crawler and truck-mounted lattice cranes.
  • Determines load weights.
  • Performs basic craning operations.
  • Calculates crane capacity.
  • Sets up crane.
  • Performs pre-operational checks and regular inspections.
  • Operates friction drive lattice boom cranes.

WrenchTools

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  • adjustable wrenches (various sizes)
  • sprayer
  • shovel
  • flashlight
  • punches (knock-out type, various sizes)
  • oilcan
  • calculator
  • hammers (ball peen, claw, sledge, various sizes)
  • pliers (needle nose, slip joint)
  • scrapers (various sizes)
  • ratchet set
  • come-alongs (wire rope or chain)
  • level
  • screwdrivers (flat, Phillips, Robertson, various sizes)
  • snips (heavy duty wire cutting)
  • line-up bar, drift pin, T-bar
  • scales
  • measuring tape
  • pry bars
  • grease gun

Text treeTerminology

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  • counterweight
  • house
  • pads
  • dragline
  • crane log book
  • gross load
  • spooling
  • multi-crane lifts
  • pawl
  • crawler crane
  • specialty equipment
  • master clutch
  • telescopic boom
  • reeving
  • hardware
  • wire rope
  • rigger
  • jib
  • gross capacity
  • tracks