§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

mobile crane operator

Mobile crane operators work with a variety of crane types that can be moved easily around the road, rail and water.

Description

Mobile crane operators work with a variety of crane types that can be moved easily around the road, rail and water. Mobile cranes are often mounted on trucks.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

crane load charts mechanical systems mechanics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity robotics mechatronics automation technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

interpret 2D plans operate GPS systems use safety equipment in construction inspect construction sites set up crane interpret 3D plans work ergonomically rig loads react to events in time-critical environments follow health and safety procedures in construction keep heavy construction equipment in good condition secure heavy construction equipment drive mobile heavy construction equipment operate mobile crane

OPTIONALOptional competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights set up temporary construction site infrastructure maintain mechatronic equipment transport construction supplies maintain robotic equipment process incoming construction supplies work in a construction team keep records of work progress operate automated process control set up tower crane guide operation of heavy construction equipment use remote control equipment operate heavy construction machinery without supervision test soil load bearing capacity perform minor repairs to equipment keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)