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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 pre-operational checks and regular inspections.
  • Assembles and disassembles crawler and truck-mounted lattice cranes.
  • Follows rigging procedures.
  • Operates hydraulic drive lattice boom cranes.
  • Performs minor crane maintenance.
  • Sets up crane.
  • Calculates crane capacity.
  • Assembles and disassembles truck-mounted and all-terrain (AT) hydraulic cranes.
  • Loads and unloads components for transport.
  • Operates friction drive lattice boom cranes.

WrenchTools

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

Text treeTerminology

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  • pawl
  • magnet
  • all-terrain (AT) crane
  • levelling
  • gross load
  • extend the boom
  • rigger
  • rough-terrain (RT) crane
  • counterweight
  • chassis
  • sling
  • air system
  • overhaul ball
  • hoist line
  • sheaves
  • piledriver
  • multi-crane lifts
  • truck-mounted crane
  • dragline
  • reeving