Certificate of Qualification 339B

Hoisting Engineer -Tower Crane Operator

A Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator is a skilled tradesperson who operates and maintains tower cranes to lift and move heavy loads at construction sites, ports, and other industrial facilities. They must have a good understanding of crane operation and maintenance, as well as safety regulations and site plans. Tower Crane Operators work at heights and in confined spaces and must be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions. They must follow strict safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries on the job and may be required to obtain certification or licensing to operate specific types of cranes.

Required Skills & Features

Excellent communication skills, often with hand signals
Strong depth perception and hand-eye coordination
Ability to estimate distances and load weights
Working outdoors

Minimum Standards

Attend an Information Session
High school transcript or high school diploma (equivalent GED)
Resume & Cover Letter
Pass Trade Entrance Exam
Valid Ontario drivers licence

Apprenticeship

3000 hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by one 6-week and one 3-week block of in-class technical training.

Employment Areas

Heavy Industrial Construction
Institutional and Commercial Construction
Engineering Construction
Self Employed

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct pre and post-operational inspections.
Prepare, transport, assemble, and dismantle mobile cranes.
Plan crane 'lifts,' involving calculations of crane capacity and determination of load weight.
Execute rigging operations as required.