This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
• operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
• working in conjunction with Construction Riggers and Crane Chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
• controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
• monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
• lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
• may operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
• may operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes