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Crane and Tower Operators

District Of Columbia

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Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $21.20 - $27.57

Typical Annual Salary: $44,100 - $57,400

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Typical education needed for entry: Less than high school

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Long-term on-the-job training

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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 cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.
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.

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