Summary Crane Operator near Toronto (ON)
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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.
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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.
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Wages
$32.50/hour
Median wage in the Toronto Region
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Prospects
Good
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Jobs
7 jobs
advertised near Toronto (ON)
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Skills
- Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
- Clean and lubricate cranes
- Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structures
- Instruct apprentices
- Operate cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas
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