Compare Crane and Tower Operators & Sailors and Marine Oilers United States

Comparison Crane and Tower Operators Sailors and Marine Oilers
Salary

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Crane and Tower Operators $61,300
Sailors and Marine Oilers $47,500

Similar skills & knowledge

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Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

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


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sailors and Marine Oilers
Sailors and Marine Oilers
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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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 Sailors and Marine Oilers
Sailors and Marine Oilers

No formal educational credential

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Licensing

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Licensing for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

License may be required in some states

Licensing for Sailors and Marine Oilers
Sailors and Marine Oilers

License may be required in some states


Certification

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Certification for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

40 related certifications

Certification for Sailors and Marine Oilers
Sailors and Marine Oilers

23 related certifications

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