Crane, Hoist & Lift Operator Careers

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“If you wanted a group holiday organised, a project manager for group assignments or help with party planning – I am that person! I live by schedules, to do-lists and structure so that every detail, even the smallest, is addressed. You can call me the ‘behind-the-scenes’ person. I'm the oil in the machine, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Some people find administration boring but I love it and excel at making things happen! Honey bees love details and get things done, which I think is pretty cool.”

“"Look no further, because I’m the person who can get the job done! I’m at my best when using my hands to fix or build things, it comes naturally to me and I enjoy it! I’m a practical person and I can’t imagine myself sitting at a desk and staring at a screen all day. Getting down and dirty, whether it’s maintenance, building a house or installing a pipe, is my kind of thing – I didn’t choose the tradie life, the tradie life chose me! Funnel-web spiders are experts at building and constructing things, they've got it sorted out."”

Overview

Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators operate stationary and mobile cranes, hoists, lifts and winches to lift, move and place materials, equipment and people in areas such as building sites, factories, mines, sawmills, wharves and shipyards.

Job Titles

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mdi-briefcase-variant Hoist or Lift Operator

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
operating controls to rotate cranes move cranes on fixed rails raise and lower jibs and booms and raise lower and move hooks and objects
working in conjunction with Construction Riggers and Crane Chasers to position hooks and raise move and place loads
controlling the movement of loads and monitoring speed acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
monitoring plant operation instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
may operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
may operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Short Courses Available

Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations

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Industry

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

If you’re interested in air, road, maritime, rail or land transport, then the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry could be for you.The Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry is responsible for the safe and prompt delivery of people and goods via a variety of channels, including scenic and sightseeing transport, and for the storage and sorting or ‘warehousing’ of freight before delivery. The sector encompasses logistics (managing & organising the transport), infrastructure, (such as roads, air and rail), and numerous support roles such as customs officers, couriers, tugboat operators and forklift drivers.If you choose this vocational pathway you could work in road transport as a bus, train or taxi driver; in construction as a mobile crane operator; or even in coastal or ocean-going marine operations as a deckhand, engine driver or cook. There are many possibilities, so check out the list of qualifications below!

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