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Crane Operator is probably between the tool pusher and the driller. He runs the roustabouts, and runs the crane as well. Crane operators work an average of 37 hours a week, usually Monday to Friday. Their working day can involve early mornings and late finishes. Although operators work inside the crane cab, they are exposed to varied weather conditions and temperatures. The work can be strenuous and involves working at heights. Operators must be fit. But before to be able to work as an operator they should have at least a crane operator license, in every crane operator they possess a license in that way they can operate a crane. No specific academic qualifications are required, although knowledge of vehicle engineering and grades in English, maths and technology may be an advantage. Entrants must be at least 18 years old to operate a crane, but training can start at 16. It is possible to train through an Apprenticeship. Before receiving a crane operator license, crane operators are required to attend 40 hours of formal classroom instruction on crane operating safety,as outlined in the NAVFAC P-306.
A crane operator license is issued on the Construction Equipment Operator License, and will indicate the make, model, capacity, and the attachments the operator is qualified to operate. Operators requiring more on-the-job training with cranes can be issued a training license for a period of 30 days. The trainee must be under the supervision of a qualified crane operator. The training license must denote the make, model, capacity, and the attachment on which the operator is to be trained
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