Are you interested in a career as a crane operator? You will need to decide on the type of crane you want to operate since they come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and configurations. The two most common…
There's more to becoming a mobile crane operator than just learning to pull levers. Mobile cranes, whilst not overly complex, do rely on a crane operator's ability to assess the job before starting. That assessment includes the terrain, the load,…
You wouldn't normally associate heavy equipment with the film and television industry, yet they do appear frequently on camera. What many people don't realize is that cranes, particularly mobile cranes, are a common tool used behind the camera. For many…
Whilst some consider a career operating cranes as boring, mobile crane operators would certainly argue otherwise. Being mobile, they spend time on the road traveling from job to job, and for the very large cranes, that can be hundreds of…
There is a certain fascination with working as a crane operator. Everyone wants to reach the lofty heights of a highrise crane operator, and I do mean lofty heights. Some of those cranes "walk" their way up the building as…
If you're looking for a career that has plenty of variety, doesn't keep you stuck in the one place all the time, and pays well, then a career as a mobile crane operator could be just the answer. As the…
Are crane operators well paid? According to the Wall Street Journal they are. At least, some crane operators in New York City are. The report suggested that some crane operators in the city were earning up to $500,000 each year…
Crane operator training programs are not the same. Some providers offer basic training and leave it at that, others offer services that go beyond just basic training. Careers as crane operators can be well paid and the work interesting, varied…