DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators
Occupational Description:
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 70 | 10 | $19.92/hr | $1.21/hr | $15.27/hr | $16.91/hr | $18.88/hr | $21.74/hr | $24.89/hr |
| Minnesota | 460 | 114 | $28.09/hr | $1.52/hr | $18.58/hr | $21.89/hr | $26.04/hr | $33.64/hr | $41.58/hr |
| U S | 45,480 | 1,455 | $29.76/hr | $0.45/hr | $15.86/hr | $20.50/hr | $27.88/hr | $35.92/hr | $45.15/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 790 | $28.63/hr | 8.9% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 120 | $34.00/hr | 11.1% |
Tasks for Crane and Tower Operators
- Operates cranes, cherry pickers, or other moving equipment to lift and move loads, such as machinery or bulk materials.
- Inspects bundle packaging for conformance to customer requirements and removes and batches packaging tickets.
- Weighs bundles, using floor scale, and records weight for company records.
- Directs helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under crane when lifting loads.
- Inspects cables and grappling devices for wear, and installs or replaces cables.
- Directs truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and covers, uncovers, and secures loads for delivery.
- Reviews daily truck-delivery schedule to ascertain orders, sequence of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
- Cleans, lubricates, and maintains mechanisms, such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices.
- Inspects and compares load weights with lifting capacity to ensure against overload.
- Loads and unloads bundles from trucks and moves containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
- Inspects and adjusts crane mechanisms and accessory equipment to prevent malfunctions and wear.
