Summary Boom Crane Operator near Vancouver (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a boom crane operator. The following information is applicable to all Crane operators (NOC 72500).
Description
Crane operators operate cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations. They are employed by construction, industrial, mining, cargo handling and railway companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Learn more about boom crane operator
Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
View job requirements about Job requirements
Wages
$36.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
View wages about Wages
Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
View prospects about Prospects
Jobs
18 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
View available jobs about Jobs
Competencies
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Testing
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
View competencies about Competencies
- Date modified: