Assistant crane operator competencies

Assistant crane operator competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Assistant crane operator position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. High School diploma or GED certificate and 3 years industrial maintenance experience required.
2. First-class or Journeyman level experience with rigging, mechanical equipment maintenance, equipment alignment, power transmission maintenance, metal fabrication, pipe fabrication and equipment troubleshooting.   
3. Physical work environment includes frequently working outdoors and frequent exposure to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Must be able to safely perform the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.
5. Able to lift approximately 0-10 lbs. unassisted and occasionally.
6. Able to lift approximately 0-10 lbs. unassisted and regularly.
7. Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. unassisted and regularly.
8. Able to lift 25-50 lbs. unassisted and regularly.
9. Able to lift 50+ lbs. unassisted and regularly.
10. Able to climb stairs and work at various heights.
11. Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials.
12. Able to hear, with or without correction.
13. Able to read, write and understand basic English.
14. Able to see, with or without correction.
15. Able to travel unassisted.
16. Able to use fine hand motor skills.
17. Able to wear a respirator.
18. Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces.
19. Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
20. Physically able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less.
21. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills