Killing It At Work
Careers & Opportunities in the Crane Industry
By Tammy Sofranic
Have you ever thought about a career in the Crane Industry? If not keep reading because you might be surprised about all the opportunities and you might find a new career path for you.
To get started check out this video for a sneak peek of what a crane traineeship may look like.
The Crane Industry:
It is often said that the state of the economy can be judged by the number of cranes on the skyline. Our country's growth is inextricably linked with cranes to build infrastructure support mining operations maintain industry and attend emergencies.
Watch 'Cranes and Our Economy ' to discover more about cranes and their impact on our economy.
About Careers in the Crane Industry:
A traineeship in the crane industry will offer a unique training and working program to learn and build a solid foundation for a career in this industry.
The exposure experience and skill set you'll gain through the traineeship will ensure you are qualified and ready to embark on your crane career safely.
How to become a crane operator:
- Find an employer to take you on as a trainee.
- Gain experience as a Dogman Rigger and Operator as you undergo your traineeship.
- You will receive your Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations at the end of your traineeship.
Jobs in the Crane Industry:
Dogman - working in a team to help sling loads and direct the crane operator using radios whistles and hand signals.
Rigger - on the ground ensuring complex loads are stable and secure.
Crane operator - operates the machine and performs the lift working as a team with the dogman.
Truck driver - transports equipment to and from the site.
Lift supervisor - creates lift plans manages and coordinates staff on the day and is in charge of the life onsite.
Crane manager - responsible for each crane. Stays onsite assisting the Lift Supervisor or managing other cranes.
Crane scheduler - uses well-developed knowledge of crane capabilities quantitative aptitude sound planning and organisational skills to schedule daily crane activity.
Operations manager - Looks after the entire fleet of cranes from where they will be to what they will be lifting.
Crane & part sales - provides good customer service and knowledge of cranes to sell equipment and parts.
Crane company owner - owns and runs an entire crane company and becomes a CICA (Crane Industry Council of Australia) member.
Here are more career development opportunities with further experience within the industry:
Crane technician - repairs and supports the cranes to ensure they can lift big loads safely.
Crane servicing - conducts regular mechanical servicing and repairs.
Crane inspector - inspects cranes to ensure they're in good condition and can lift safely.
Crane trainer & assessor - teach people to operate cranes safely and correctly and assess their competency.
Head to the Crane Industry Council of Australia website to read or learn more about the industry.
