mobile crane operator

Mobile crane operators work with a variety of crane types that can be moved easily around the road, rail and water. Mobile cranes are often mounted on trucks.

Alternative Labels

bottom cat operator

compact crane driver

compact crane operator

lorry-mounted crane driver

lorry-mounted crane operator

mini crane driver

mini crane operator

mobile crane driver

mobile crane operator

mobile crane operators

operator specialised in mobile crane

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

drive mobile heavy construction equipment follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect construction sites interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans keep heavy construction equipment in good condition operate GPS systems operate mobile crane react to events in time-critical environments rig loads secure heavy construction equipment set up crane use safety equipment in construction work ergonomically

Essential Knowledge

crane load charts mechanical systems mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights guide operation of heavy construction equipment keep personal administration keep records of work progress maintain mechatronic equipment maintain robotic equipment operate automated process control operate heavy construction machinery without supervision perform minor repairs to equipment process incoming construction supplies set up temporary construction site infrastructure set up tower crane test soil load bearing capacity transport construction supplies use remote control equipment work in a construction team

Optional Knowledge

automation technology electricity mechatronics robotics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1f2b8092-1787-4ef4-9282-cf81ce4b4d76

Status

released

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