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For safety reasons, most crane work is done during daylight hours.Why are People Attracted to this Career?Crane Operators take pride in using their skills and training to provide a challenging and important service. They like to work on their own and also work well within a team to achieve common goals.Job DescriptionUse cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment, machinery, materials and other large objectsTransport, set up and take down craneCommunicate with assigned crews to determine the best placement of the mobile crane for planned liftsOperate the pedals and levers of cranes to rotate the crane, raise and lower its boom and one or more load lines in a safe and efficient manner to minimize risk of injury or damageApply and verify rigging, stay alert to identify and correct rigging hazards, lower loads to adjust riggingPerform a walk-around inspection before, during, and after every shift, record results in log book and report issues to supervisorConduct test lifts, read, interpret and calculate crane capacities and weight (by reading load charts and load sensors) to prepare for rigging and hoistingStarting salary$37.02/hourTop Salary$79.69/hourDemand in Mining1 2 3 4 5Skill Transferability Among Other Industries1 2 3 4 5Success ProfileFollows verbal directions and hand signalsStays focusedIs comfortable working at heights and has good vision, depth perception, hand-eye and eye-foot coordinationHas a deep level of respect for, and understanding of, safety procedures and regulationsOrganized, alert and works well with minimal supervision and with othersSome understanding of mechanical systemsJob Entry RequirementsNote: The requirements listed below illustrate what it takes to start the career and does not take into account on-the-job training given to new employees.Fixed RequirementsCompletion of a three-to-four-year apprenticeship program or relevant work experienceOne to three years of experience working under minimal supervisionWillingness to work in a diverse workplaceMust be able to pass a medical testMust be able to pass a drug testProficiency in language of operationRegional RequirementJourneyperson Trade Certificate as Mobile Crane Operator (check the requirements for your province or territory)AssetsRed Seal certification as Mobile Crane OperatorWillingness to relocateOther languages","company":"Mining Needs You","rawCompany":"mining needs you","city":"Crane","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-01T08:56:57.352Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7021.00","title":"Crane and Tower Operators","slug":"crane-and-tower-operators"},{"code":"53-7041.00","title":"Hoist and Winch Operators","slug":"hoist-and-winch-operators"},{"code":"49-3042.00","title":"Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines","slug":"mobile-heavy-equipment-mechanics-except-engines"}],"industries":[{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"213114","title":"Support Activities for Metal Mining","slug":"support-activities-for-metal-mining"},{"code":"212290","title":"Other Metal Ore Mining","slug":"other-metal-ore-mining"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CRANE OPERATOR","description":"CAREER PATHWAYAfter working as a Crane Operator, possibilities for career advancement may include Heavy Equipment Operator, Frontline Supervisor and Mine Operations Superintendent.Years of experience: 5Additional education requirement: Journeymen Trade Certificate (may be required).What is it Like to Work as a Crane Operator in Mining?Note: conditions vary according to employer and region.Crane Operators work inside a temperature-controlled equipment cab in hot and cold environments. 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