Professional knowledge and skills in crane operation
Crane Operators must always apply professional knowledge and skills in crane operation to complete their tasks at work.
Crane Operators
Descriptions & Duties
- Crane Operators operate stationary and mobile cranes to lift and move materials, machines, or products to specific location. They are usually guided by other workers using hand signals or walkie-talkie.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Professional qualification
- (i) must be holders of valid Crane Operator Certificates (You may visit Labour Department website for more details); and (ii)must be registered as Construction Worker and holders of Green Card when working on construction sites (You may visit Construction Industry Council website for registration details)
Experience
- has attained the age of 18 years
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Crane Operators usually work outdoors or at construction sites performing physically demanding tasks, such as operating stationary and mobile cranes to lift and move materials.
Tools
- Adjustable wrenches
- Crawler-mounted Mobile Cranes
- Derrick cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Lifting hooks
- Lifting slings
- Safety glasses
- Safety harnesses or belts
- Screwdrivers
- Shackles
- Sledge hammers
- Tape measures
- Tower cranes
- Truck-mounted cranes
- Two way radios
- Wheeled telescopic mobile cranes
