Tower crane operator
Also searched as: Operador de grúa torre
Code 8343.5
What does a Tower crane operator do?
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.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- crane load charts
- mechanical systems
Skills and competences
- inspect construction sites
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- operate tower crane
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- work ergonomically
- work in a construction team
- use safety equipment in construction
Transversal competences
- secure heavy construction equipment
- mechanical tools
- react to events in time-critical environments
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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