A Crane Operator

drives and controls lifting equipment to move, position, and re-position loads (materials, machinery) at construction or industrial sites

. They are responsible for conducting pre-operational safety checks, calculating load capacities, interpreting signals from riggers, and maintaining equipment to meet safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations: Safely operate overhead, mobile, or tower cranes to lift and move materials, utilizing hooks, slings, or buckets.
• Safety Inspections: Perform daily, pre-operational checks on cables, hooks, and controls, ensuring compliance with, for example, MOM regulations in Singapore.
• Technical Planning: Calculate load weights and crane lifting capacities to ensure stability,, as outlined
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of hoisting mechanisms.
• Communication: Coordinate with riggers and site crew via radio or hand signals.