What does a crane operator do?

Practises the trade to the ad's standard: production, service or maintenance with a focus on quality and safety.

What synonyms does the Chilean market use?

Besides the formal title, ads use forms like gruista. The dictionary indexes them so search does not fail.

crane technician

Code 7233.2

The crane operator (gruista) runs cranes with precision, signals and lifting safety. Use this Job Dictionary profile to high-risk site/port/construction. It includes the dictionary skills map to build the ad and the assessment.

Essential skills

Knowledge

mechanics
blueprints

Skills and competences

secure crane
inspect crane equipment
install crane equipment
install electrical and electronic equipment
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
read standard blueprints
maintain crane equipment
set up crane
conduct routine machinery checks
repair crane equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights

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Assess certification, checklist and rigger communication.

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What does a crane operator do?: Practises the trade to the ad's standard: production, service or maintenance with a focus on quality and safety.
What synonyms does the Chilean market use?: Besides the formal title, ads use forms like gruista. The dictionary indexes them so search does not fail.
What to assess when hiring a crane operator?: Assess certification, checklist and rigger communication.

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences