Crane and Tower Operators
SOC: 53-7021.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$66,370
per year
Mean Wage
$71,560
per year
Employment
42K
workers
Wage Range
$41,670 - $102,400
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
11 tasks analyzed
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets.
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. | - | - | - | |
| Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed. | - | - | - | |
| Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes. | - | - | - | |
| Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary. | - | - | - | |
| Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets. | - | - | - | |
| Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions. | - | - | - | |
| Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery. | - | - | - | |
| Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records. | - | - | - |
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