Crane, Hoist and Related Plant Operators

Crane, hoist and related plant operators monitor and operate stationary and mobile cranes and other hoisting equipment. Tasks include - (a) operating and monitoring stationary or mobile cranes by raising and lowering jibs and booms to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials; (b) operating and monitoring equipment for hoisting, lowering or raising workers and materials on construction sites or in mines; (c) operating and monitoring ski-lifts and similar equipment; (d) operating and monitoring machinery used to haul ferries or barges with goods, passengers and vehicles across short stretches of water; (e) operating and monitoring machinery to open and close bridges for the passage of road and water traffic; (f) operating and monitoring cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas; (g) operating cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cable car operator - Chair-lift operator - Crane operator - Funicular driver - Hoist operator - Mine cage operator - Ski-lift operator.