A skilled heavy equipment professional responsible for safely maneuvering a crane to lift, move, and position heavy materials. They rely on hand signals or radio communication from riggers on the ground to place loads with pinpoint accuracy while managing wind loads and boom limits.
Heard on the job
Tell the crane operator to swing the boom over to the north pad for the steel delivery.
Also heard as
- operator
Related terms
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A heavy lifting crane mounted on an undercarriage with caterpillar tracks.
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Heavy equipment
Large, heavy-duty vehicles and machines used for earthmoving, lifting, and major construction tasks.