Crane operators sit inside the cab and use controls to maneuver the crane. Each day, a crane operator must climb a ladder inside the tower — sometimes hundreds of feet — to get to the cab and start work for the day. Importantly, a crane operator must always perform daily safety checks before starting operations.

Once in the cab, the crane operator has several key responsibilities:

Communicate with radio and hand signals to ensure a safe lift.

Monitor computer safety systems that keep track of wind speed and weight capacity limits.

Use joysticks to perform crane maneuvers like swings, hoists and trolley travel.

A crane operator always relies on a signal person, who communicates with radio commands and visual hand signals, to keep lifting operations safe. Proper communication prevents accidents and collisions with potential hazards, like power lines.

Keeping an eye on computer safety systems is vital to a safe lift. A crane operator must always stay mindful of wind speed, as high winds makes crane maneuvers more complicated and potentially risky. Additionally, a tower crane has different weight capacities depending on how far away the load is from the tower, so a crane operator uses a load moment indicator to make sure the lift stays within safe parameters at all times.

To operate a crane, an operator uses two joysticks. The left joystick controls swing and trolley travel while the right joystick controls the hoist. With careful movements, the operator can use just these two joysticks to safely move a load anywhere within the crane’s operating radius.

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