Duties
Crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects. Conventional mobile crane operators service and operate booms that are mounted on crawlers or wheeled frames as well as travelling, fixed or climbing type hoisting equipment with a vertical mast or tower and a jib.
Operators manipulate a number of pedals and levers to rotate the crane, and raise and lower its boom and one or more load lines. Some or all of these operations may be performed simultaneously.
Certification is required when operating mobile cranes with a lifting capacity of fifteen tons (13.6 tonnes) and over. Mobile crane operator also may drive the crane to the job site, rig the machine up (pin the boom and pendant cables and pull the hoist cable in preparation for operation), and set up the machine for the lift (i.e., make it level and stable) using blocking and levelling materials.
Working Conditions
Crane and hoisting equipment operator – conventional mobile crane (conventional mobile crane operator) work outdoors, often in noisy, dusty conditions. A 40-hour, five-day week is normal, but overtime may be required to meet construction deadlines.
Occupational hazards include injuries resulting from power line contact, crane overload, falls, weather conditions or manual lifting.
Heavy Boom Truck
Crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects. Heavy boom truck operators set up, service and operate hydraulic booms that are mounted on a turret that is affixed to a truck or a fifth wheel and are capable of moving heavy loads.
Operators manipulate a number of pedals and levers to rotate the crane and raise and lower loads. They often perform all or some of these operations simultaneously.
Certification is required when operating boom trucks with a lifting capacity of 20 tons (18 tonnes) or greater.
Working Conditions
Crane and hoisting equipment operator – heavy boom truck (heavy boom truck operator) work outdoors, often in noisy, dusty conditions. A 40-hour, five-day week is normal, but overtime may be required to meet construction deadlines.
Occupational hazards include injuries resulting from power line contact, crane overload, falls, weather conditions or manual lifting.
Project: Suncor / Syncrude / Shell Scotford
Shift: 10 hour shift – Days/Nights
Fort McMurray Pay Rate: $41.98
Fort Saskatchewan Pay Rate: $41.98
Notes: Camp Accommodation – Fort McMurray
Preferred Skills:
– Journeyman
– 4th Year Apprentice
– 3rd Year Apprentice
– 2nd Year Apprentice
– 1st Year Apprentice
Positions available in Fort McMurray and Fort Saskatchewan.
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