Description
Tower crane operators work with tower cranes, tall balance cranes consisting of a horizontal jib mounted on a vertical mast, along with the necessary motors and lifting hook attached to the jib. Operators control the crane from within a control cabin, or use radio control.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
work in a construction teaminspect construction siteswork ergonomicallyfollow health and safety procedures in constructionsecure heavy construction equipmentinterpret 3D plansuse safety equipment in constructionfollow safety procedures when working at heightskeep heavy construction equipment in good conditionreact to events in time-critical environmentsinterpret 2D plansoperate tower craneuse remote control equipmentrig loadsoperate heavy construction machinery without supervisiontransport construction suppliesperform minor repairs to equipmentkeep personal administrationset up tower cranetest soil load bearing capacityset up temporary construction site infrastructurekeep records of work progressguide operation of heavy construction equipment