Crane operator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001417",
  "term": "Crane operator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A skilled professional who controls heavy machinery designed to lift and move materials on construction sites or in industrial settings. This individual manipulates levers and joysticks to hoist, swing, and lower loads with precision, often relying on hand signals or radio communication from a rigger. Certification from organizations such as the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is frequently required.",
  "synonyms": [
    "craneman",
    "crane driver"
  ],
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "craneman",
    "flat lad"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kranführer",
    "es": "operador de grúa",
    "fr": "grutier"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/crane-operator/"
}