Compare Crane and Tower Operators & Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Crane and Tower Operators $106,600
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

40 related certifications

Certification for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

3 related certifications

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