Operating Engineer Mobile Crane Operator
I was looking for something challenging. This can be a dangerous job, but it’s also fun and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Red Seal & Requires License or Permit to Work
Mobile Crane Operators use mobile cranes to lift, move, position and place materials and equipment. Mobile crane types included crawlers, floating platform-mounted, ring mounted, truck mounted, rough-terrain (RT) and all terrain (AT).
*In the province of Nova Scotia, Operating Engineers classified as Mobile Crane Operators are under the regulatory authority of the Technical Safety Division.
You have strong communication skills.
You have a mechanical aptitude.
You have excellent visual and depth perception.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-operational inspections.
- Calculate crane capacities and determine load weight.
- Set up, position and stabilize crane before the lift.
- Perform some routine maintenance of equipment such as lubricating and cleaning.
- Disassemble and transport crane.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Well-developed reading and math skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Planning and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent visual and depth perception with a high degree of hand-foot-eye coordination.
Entering the Trade
- Is there a training pathway for this trade?: No
- Total Hours Required to Challenge Exam as a Trade Qualifier: Mobile Crane Operator 1 or 2 Certificate
To learn more about obtaining a Crane Operator Certificate of Qualification/Competency, please see https://novascotia.ca/lae/equipmentsafety/craneoperator.asp
Hourly Pay
Salary Range: $35.49 & Up /hr (based on 2023 collective agreement Journeyperson hourly rate)
Projected Construction Worker Retirements
~7,800 by 2032*
*BuildForce Canada 10-Year Workforce Outlook for NS
Did you know?
Mobile cranes are widely used and can be found in locations such as construction sites, warehouses, factories, mines, oily rigs, refineries, etc.
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