How to be a crane operator?
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Ask yourself a few questions then take the next step.
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Coming back here after 3 years. I watched your video telling me to join a union apprenticeship, and took your advice. February 2020 I started my apprenticeship to becoming a crane operator. In August 2023, I journeyed out and became a journeyman operator. September 2023, I now I am an official crane operator. Thank you ❤
I really appreciate that. Gave me warm fuzzys for real. Happy to hear people out there getting shit done. Keep striving bro, 10 years in and I have my own crane company now 💪. Follow your heart
@marktarver4218 just needed to hear the right message at the time and your video was it 🙏 Thanks for spreading the knowledge to people like myself who needed it and didn't know. Hopefully the next person can watch and pursue their dreams as well.
I'm looking for a a job
If you make videos while working "WE DONT WANT U "
Lol, the iron workers were taking a break.
@@marktarver4218 sure lol
@@Letsgetbusy293 that's my story and I'm sticking to it! 😁
🤪🤣
@@marktarver4218 Their iron workers... THATS UNION ... There always on break son !
Man it’s exactly the opposite of what he said. I’ve been operating for 12 years and never climbed on my boom and it’s a perfect job for a lazy man.
I'll bet employers are climbing over themselves to have a guy like you on the payroll.
Mark Tarver well the 🏗 we operate are rentals there for we’re not allowed to work on them at all. If something breaks down we have them serviced by the rental provider. They also come just to grease them every week.
@@htowntx-hr3hb I cannot speak for every possible situation for all the different companies and operators etc. I can only speak for my area of operations and expertise, company etc. If you have some value to add to the next generation of operators it's easy to get started on CZcams. What people will have to say about your videos may differ.
1 minute into video I was thinking exact same shit.
Stupid yank
Crane cert school costs about $5K in my area and is about 2 weeks. That'd probably get you in as an apprentice right away, or maybe an entry level job paying like $25 an hour with tons of OT.
That’s pretty good
What area are u in
@@camss8094 Williston ND
Rigging cert is like $2K, and riggers start anywhere between $19-22 with no experience. $23-28 with. Give or take.
@@banksta3Jesus…. Join a union man. They’ll put you to school for free and start off way more than that! First year apprentices start off at $28 an hour in my union and top scale is $54 an hour. Sometimes $75 an hour if you run cranes. Also, the crane operators OT is all double time.
Currently thinking of doing this!! I'm always fascinated with crane operation! But I've been busy being a mom and I feel like my book smart have pass me by!
My husband is currently a foreman ironworker and sometimes we talk about how awesome it'll be to travel together! Thanks for your video!
Yeah,fine talking lady.And if your husband piss you off,you could easily crush his God damn head with heavy load down there.
I commented on your video a year ago that i started in the trade and was given a shot and wanted to update you that im closing in on my first 2000 hours towards my 6000 hour apprenticeship. this video is so helpful for new guys who want an honest opinion about what it takes.
My old account was called NorthernRider
Thanks for the update brother, how are you liking the trade so far? Any advice for anyone else in your area?
@@marktarver4218 Best advice you gave me was keep your mouth shut and do everything you're asked to do as best you can do it. Ask questions and seem interested. Act like a professional and you'll be treated like one. A yes sir no sir attitude goes miles with any operator.
Im in Toronto Canada and were a very Union strong area so if you dont want to join the union theres almost no chance of you finding a job without knowing someone. Our pay and benefits seem wildly different from you guys down in FL
@@SketchyStreetSkater if you don't mind share a little bit about either your experience getting in to the union there or the pay and benefits. I'm pretty curious myself. I've never chatted with a Canadian operating brother. If you want to make a video and share it on here that's cool too, I'll share it.
Sound advice. I've watched this video about a dozen times..I operate smaller cranes and I'm scared of heights. But I do it anyway. I climb that ladder, scale those steps and overcome it. I'm scared every step. So if you're lazy or overweight, etc. Challenge yourself and overcome
I want to start a crane operator apprenticeship. I love heights and I love hard work. I’ve always been motivated to work. Construction is my passion. Tomorrow I have an information session with my local union and I’m doing whatever it takes to start a tower crane operator apprenticeship.
Approaching it like that is exactly how to succeed. Just realize that you will most likely have to cut your teeth on and learn other types of cranes for a few years before you wind up in a tower. Just know your goal and what you are working towards to drive through anything that you aren't liking at the time. Like I say, keep your mouth shut and your ears open (especially with the heart attitude that your message portrays) and you are going to do well in this industry.
You don’t need any apprenticeship. Most operators I know aren’t even union. Just go spend the $4000 and take a class and you’ll be certified in a month.
@@TylerHankss I'm 20 w/o any experience, I wanna get in towers but will those classes really be better than an apprenticeship?
@@tigergoesrawrr2519 union is nice but not necessary. I came into operating with 0 background experience or knowledge. I paid the money and took the class and got certified in about a month. Won’t be hard to find a job either once you have the crane cert. it took me a week. Even w/ no experience I found a job in a week and they trained me. All I had when I got hired was my large telescopic cert
@@tigergoesrawrr2519 no brother, always go with apprenticeship before certification
Everyone guy in the construction industry is like this, and when I first got out there I was like “damn, these are some cold hearted bastards” but now I understand. They don’t anyone lazy because then they’re surrounded by negative people. Not only that, but a lazy person puts everyone’s safety at jeopardy. He’s speaking the truth.
yeah bro your so right ive gottan into a few accedents in my career nothing to the point that people got hurt etc but i work fast pro active move quick and smart but when you work with lazt people slow and not attentive and you end up messing up cause of them tragging their feet and bad attitude
Worked on the hook end for 18yrs as a boilermaker and as a fitter that helped me more than anything when I got into the cab 15yrs ago
That's a great foundation. I'd be willing to lay money you have customers that freaking love you.
Born with 6 toes? Don't bother! Were you picked on in grade 4? Don't bother! Are you afraid of ants? Don't bother! Parents got divorced? We don't want you, don't bother!
You probably shouldn't bother
Sounds like you need a dose of humble pie.
I most definitely do. It is a good thing I didn't have to be perfect to come to Christ. He is renewing me daily in my walk with Him. Humility is an easy word to say but the pie is bitter before the sweet.
@Terry Frazier I think it can go as far as you want it to. I've started my own rigging business now. Personally I'm challenge driven; once I felt I mastered crane operating I instantly became bored with it. I'd say spend the time in self reflection and know yourself before choosing to move into any career field.
As far as what to do once you've decided to move into crane operating, I think the apprenticeship program through your local union hall is best. You are paid well to be trained well. Hope this helps.
I love that this goes from a shaming speech to some sort of motivational talk 😂😂
Great video!
@@joeyollie123 thank you for your kind words
@@joeyollie123 its not shaming to call ppl a POS. If the shoe fits…..oh well
I'm an operator and only time I was on the end of a fly jib is when I went out slinging because my crane was having inspection 🙈. Power station I remember it well haha
So I may be afraid of heights, but that aside I am still undeterred and interested in operating heavy machinery such as but not limited to cranes. Money is tight right now, and I've many questions I'd like to ask you:
-When climbing cranes, do you have a safety harness of any kind? Or is there a safe shaft to climb?
-Have you ever unintentionally injured someone directly/indirectly while operating a crane? If so what process did you experience & go through?
-You mentioned never being short of a job as far as I am understanding, be that the case how stable was/is your income and employment?
-How hands on is the process of acquiring your cdl? Was it very engaging?
-What other vehicles did/can you operate?
-How is the overall teamwork and camaraderie in your field?
-How were your mentors? Fair? Hostile? Kind?
-How severe are honest mistakes? Do you get fined for making even a slight mistake?
Thank you for your time, and no ill will if you don't answer or answer seriously but fair. If it helps I am 23, ADHD with mildly severe clinical depression (I am still hard-working and reliable despite this affliction, it just curbs sociability mostly), and fond of hands on work and learning over classroom learning (I know I still have to go to a classroom for CDL stuff). Greetings from Wisconsin!
With warm yet curious regards,
~Gus
Holy crap dude. Is this a paid interview?
No harness
Never hurt anyone but you'd most likely only be fired if you did
I never did not have work, always steady
I got my cdl 18 years ago I don't remember
I can operate anything
Teamwork and camaraderie varies widely Co to Co and even site to site
Some mentors were fair, some hostile, some kind
You almost never get fined for mistakes, the company you work for does. If you cost the co too much money they fire you.
@@marktarver4218 If it were a paid interview I'd be beyond broke haha but still thank you for taking the time to answer. Your answers are great help for clarifying my concerns. It may take me awhile but I'll either be gunning to get my CDL or entering into one of the trades. Godspeed to us both, and have a great day!
Hey I really appreciate this feedback. I’m a ups driver and recently signed up for the crane operating training class in Las Vegas scheduled for April 15-19th. I’ll let you know my results
azm2121 anything yet?
azm2121 hi where did you go to get your training?
azm2121 how did it go?
Are you alive?
@@onecheekwonder2050 try ajd sign up for the I.U.O.E apprentice ship program out where you live and if you go to a crane school make sure its NCCCO certified theres other one like CCO and all this other stuff but most companies prefer NCCCO cert
I told my friend about this video because because the Logistics base going to send him to crane operator school .So thanks .
Great, thanks. I wish him luck.
well im 18 and i was working construction during the summer and i learned how to drive a crane... now im studying for my test soon in Dec
Awesome! Wish you the best.
When you mention $700 - $1000. I heard it as 700 000 & just about closed the video lol. Bout to start my journey. Wish me luck! Thanks for the insight! God bless.
on week three of my crane operator apprentice with the local iuoe union in dfw. hard work out in the heat day in and day out. but it is well worth it. the knowledge i learn on the daily is motivation to keep it up. best decision ive ever made.
Awesome bro. Knowledge is power
i am sorry, i am not getting notifications when i get a reply for all of them. It is really good to hear you got er up and running. feeling any different now that it as been awhile?
Thanks for making this video man. Very informative and motivating. I feel ready to take this on at this at this point in my life and it’s right up my ally. I’ve worked besides a union yard for the past 5 years watching the cranes. Always wondered what it takes.
I’ve only ever operated a bridge crane but I want to know how to use a cab controlled crane and try getting into that . Looks bad ass !
Just look up the local IUOE that covers your city and state and see what you can do to get into their apprenticeship program.
@@marktarver4218 thanks man !
@@reyrey7868 you're welcome bud. Report back and let me know what they say/how it goes. I get alot of joy when people hop back on and let me know when they start.
I used to run overhead cranes at a steel rolling mill. We made hundreds of picks a day. It beat working in the elements to some extent , but the stress was high and it was dangerous as hell.
Mark, great video and thanks so much for the info. I am an airline pilot unfortunately grounded by the FAA for medical reasons. My path back to FAA medical certification and return to a cockpit is unlikely and if I do, it will be years from now.
DOT medical certification is not an issue. In the meantime, I am interested in breaking into this field. I DO NOT expect because I am a pilot that I will be thrown into a tower crane day one...or quickly or any crane for that matter for quite some time. I am not afraid of hard work on the ground and is something that I miss in pilot life. I check my ego at the door and just enjoy working with others to accomplish a project or task. That said, aircraft are nothing but complex, heavy machinery with enormous responsibility and high stakes. I am hopeful that at some point, that experience counts toward something.
I am currently working on a Class A CDL. Beyond that, if you were me, where would you start certification wise in this process? There are a few crane schools near me (Houston area).
Would you recommend using them? I fully expect to start with rigging/oiling/signaling. Get certified there first and try to get a job? Get NCCCO certified for crane operation as well before seeking employment? I understand that more certifications doesn’t mean more qualifications, but what sets me up best?
Thanks for your time.
I'd look into an apprenticeship through the IUOE or talk to some local small crane companies. I'm sure with your resume anyone would be happy to have you.
Appreciate the reply Mark! Be well!
Reach stacker operator here. This was inspiring man thanks
Thank you sir
Same man
Thinking bout applying for my IUOE local to be an apprentice.
Question. Is crane operator a different trade/ apprenticeship than operating engineers?
For my local, I read that they also have us choose a specific classification. I was thinking, First choice (Equipment Operator) second choice (Plant Equipment Op.) third choice (Heavy Duty Repair Person), or fourth choice (General Construction Building Inspector). From your experience, what classification(s) do you recommend?
Operating engineers in Florida is almost exclusively for cranes. I only know of one person that does dirt work out of our hall. My understanding is that up north it is different. Any machine at all goes through the IUOE from excavators to buck hoist from grader's to backhoes.
As far as my advice I'd say specialize in cranes but that's cause that's what I enjoy. Do some research on the day to day life of whatever specialties you are considering and choose one not based on money (unless that's most important to you in which case I suggest that you work to learn a business that will be good for you to startup one for yourself) but on enjoyable work. Something you'd still consider doing even if you had all the money you'd needed.
Mark Tarver Thank you, I really appreciate you taking time to reply. I’m excited to join and ready to learn. I’ve been doing construction for years as a laborer and plumber but never for a union. So I know this choice I make will be a smart choice for career. I’m ready, applications are being accepted next year so wish me luck bro.
@@SymboIik consider luck wished to you and yours. If you think about it report back how it went, that may help others.
Mark Tarver Will do!
If you work for a crane rental company and there's not many people around to swing the jib, then yes. Ive operated cranes 18 years and have only physically helped swing a jib probably 5 times in 18 years. I'm usually the one in the seat while riggers are swinging it. Most construction projects have cranes set up and you usually do sit on your ass and are bored most of the time. But it beats abusing your back. This career enables you to work as long as you want. I'm in the Operating Engineers union and I'll never be without a job, even part time when I'm an older man. Over 65 years old. I made $180k last year in Northern California working 60 hours a week. Good luck everyone who wants to do it. I still really enjoy it sfter 18 years.
I've run cranes offshore for 30 years. How do I get my foot in the door? At 52 the oilfield has turned its back on me one to many times.
Id call your local IUOE and ask them what you should do.
So question I just sign up to an apprenticeship program to become a crane operator. I have a CDL B drove buses and interested in cranes can someone help me as a beginner because I want to ace this interview especially if I know nothing
I'd watch this czcams.com/video/v79SiqIX0S0/video.html and just make sure you go into it thinking you'll happily be a do boy for a couple of years to work your way into the seat.
My job in China is a crane driver, working 84 hours a week, no weekends and no rest all year round. The salary is 1,000 US dollars a month. My lifelong wish is to travel to the United States once, but in China, rich and powerful people can pass the interview. Sorry, I don't speak English. These are translated by Google.
I hope all your dreams come true friend.
I want to be a crane operator. So going to the union is a start i guess but there is a waiting list for that. Any advice on that
Yes there is usually a waiting list. The better you look employee wise, the quicker they'll want to find you a position. My advice is to excel at everything you do so that when it comes time for a position with more responsibilities such as being a crane operator, you will have good recommendations. Or many accomplishments. If you have did just enough to be average than you will probably have an average wait time on the list. If you can either sell yourself like a rock star employee or better yet prove yourself to be a rock star employee to the business agent, he like any other representative will bend over backwards to get you a position.
I'm sorry if that is not exactly what you wanted to hear but that's the best advice I can give.
Mark Tarver does having former construction general labour experience help? Currently I’m a garbage truck driver for a waste management company, does that help?
@@frantruck919 terribly sorry but replys are not showing up on my phone. Yes, any experience using your CDL helps.
Dude Its been my dream to be a crain operator
Make it happen
You ran me off within a 1:20 😂 great video. I ain't climbing bro. Good looking out. I'll get on a backhoe.
Not all paths to crane operating require scaling heights. I can only speak of the ones I know. Perhaps someone else on here can help you out. Best of luck
Union gig in NY 300k a yr. Very little OT. No climbing up or any of that, the laborers union supplies the laborers and you just operate the crane.
I live in Odessa, Tx there is a lot of oilfield work here. My last job required me to deliver electric supply to job sites like tank batteries, gas plants, wellheads and commercial construction. I would see tons of cranes. The big komatsus and groves and the smaller boom trucks. I have a CDL A and tanker/hazmat but only 3 months OTR... my last job didn't require CDL so no drive time from that either. A guy I talked to at the DMV said he was taking home 3k a week operating a mobile crane but he complained that he got no days off and barely any time at home. I want to look more into cranes, closest experience I have is using straps on a forklift lol. I didn't like hauling reefer in a 53' trailer for CR England paid bullshit. Odessa has high demand but not sure if it's the right thing for me. The boom trucks do look very cool and exciting though. Think short term goal for a boom truck is worth it? Subscribed
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I think operating boom trucks can get you into the industry but in my experience the best way is to approach the local union hall and ask them if they want an awesome hard working employee. It sounds like you have some good experiences in related fields. What that translates to in my local is starting out as a second year apprentice which is around 20 per hour instead of 17. That's a good wage when you're getting OT over 8 in a day and working 50 to 80 hours a week. I say go big or go home, once you get marked as a little crane operator it usually sticks to you.
@@marktarver4218 thanks for the reply. I've seen the info about the union Halls elsewhere, will keep it in mind. It looks like there is nccco training offered here in Odessa thankfully, still need to look more into it. There are class B hazmat tankers I think I have a good shot at getting but I don't think I would pass a driving test hauling a full size trailer (specifically backing) I really did not get good CDL training from CR England. Not totally their fault but I also have to be somewhat available to my grandmother she has health issues. Anyways sorry for my whole life story but talking with the guy at the DMV and seeing videos like yours and others has greatly increased my interest in getting certified to operate a crane. I'm 28 so not a kid but not getting any younger, be safe out there and thanks for the info!
@@MrDjSeamless325 may God guide your decisions and bring you closer to Him. I'm sure you will succeed at whatever you decide to do.
@@MrDjSeamless325did you end up getting your crane certification? I’m a cdl driver myself and wanting a change. Considering crane school
Currently thinking of becoming a crane operator. I used to be a union carpenter apprentice so i got thrown on rigging, but ended up getting to use the crane often because the crane operator showed me how to use the crane, felt easy to me, he would show up drunk and let me use the crane and just told me not to kill anyone. Then he almost killed me with the crane and completely hit the building next to us that wasnt even on the job site cause he was drunk, but didnt get fired or in trouble at all because he was the ONLY crane operator available within 50 miles or whatever so we apparently had to make do. I ended up quitting after he hit one of our guys in the head with a wall and almost knocked him off the building
If that is true, the litigious portion of society must not have infiltrated your isolated country town. If that had happened to me I'd probably own that company now. Unacceptable.
Good video ... Straight up talk id expect nothing less from another Tarver....
Thanks bubba, represent us well
Hey mark , great advice watching from out here in Cali . Your right man safety is paramount.
Thanks bro
I was thinking to become Crane operator.. after seen this video I changed my mind.. 😂😂😂
Hey I'm 21 and I've been working couple of months as a mobile crane operator in Kazakhstan. Here we make 900$ a month(it's one of the highest salaries here). I've learned by my Dad( practically). When I got into the job they didn't ask me any documents or diploma. I want to be a crane operator in America. The question is can I get the CDL if I have only tourist Visa ?
I'm no expert but I googled it and it looks like you would have to have a work permit. www.landerholmimmigration.com/blog/2018/may/can-i-get-a-commercial-drivers-license-cdl-if-i-/
Damn good tips.. I’m a 4th gen crane operator.. proud union man. What local you out of? 181 here
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Pretty cool video, im gonna start my study for it after the summer. Here in Denmark it takes 3.5 year to become.
Are those sunglasses Oakley?
Costas
Hey mark hoping you can clarify something's for me ,which is the best routes to take to become a crane operator, I work with a class A cdl otr company and am looking what to do when I get back home in California, pay 10k for a 3 week course take the course in college campus or just go straight to a local union and tell em what I am interested in , any info would be appreciated, thank brother
I can't say for sure in California. But here in Florida you will have a very hard time finding a company to trust you with your only crane experience being 3 weeks in a votech school.
Think about from an owner's perspective. Should I trust my 200k-several million dollar machine in the hands of someone who is licensed with 3 weeks of experience, or one who is licensed with 4years of experience? I think the choice is obvious. If you sell yourself well and are a hard worker I would imagine the union would want to bring you on as an apprentice. You can train under other operators slowly working up to running a crane by yourself.
There are other ways to be an operator than joining the union and going through the apprenticeship process, but I can't imagine a better option. I hope this helps, I hate to be vague but I'm not a national recruiter I'm just a lowly ol operator here in Florida trying to help people see its possible to have a good paying career, cause I had no idea before I started.
@@marktarver4218 yeah make alot of Sence just wanted to see what u thought of it, and ure reply is very helpful btw I appreciate it brother
@@arce5465 After sleeping on it for a bit I remembered that one of our apprentices had been non union before he started with us. Sometimes you can find a non union startup mobile crane company that won't pay you very well but you can convince them to give you a job. They may either pay for your votech school or be happy you are licensed and may think that your license will free them from legal responsibility when you break something (it's gunna happen). If you get thrown in the deep end like that, it is possible that you will swim. But it took me a year and a half of working with cranes to feel comfortable being on my own and was still a ball of nerves when I went out on my own.
There are some options, some are better than others in different places.
Get into local 12 or forget making any real $
@@Dascrane sounds like work is good out there. Hope all is well
Changes in CDL license as of January of 2023 you have to attend a state approved school.
Hey I'm 21 and I've been working couple of months as a mobile crane operator in Kazakhstan. Here we make 900$ a month(it's one of the highest salaries here). I've learned by my Dad( practically). When I got into the job they didn't ask me any documents or diploma. I want to be a crane operator in America. The question is can I get the CDL if I have only tourist ?
Well I already have a Class A so that’s a start😂
Half way there
Thanks for discouraging me lol . Good info ,though !! I have my class A and been OTR for too long and trying to do something different.
Thanks for commenting. I hope you find something you are passionate about.
Can I go to college for this? Or what because I’m in construction and I want to learn this
Thanks for the video. I have been operating overhead cranes in a galvanizing company for close to 4years now. I don't have a license yet. How can i get a license and what certifications are actually required? I'm in Dubai and i work here. Thanks for your feedback
Sorry but I have no idea what the requirements are in your area.
CDL its what I need to be a crane operator , so whats nccco its different , thanks for your help
Not sure if you are being sarcastic but CDL is for driving commercial vehicles so you need that to get your foot in the door. Nccco is a nationally recognized crane operating certification that legally allows you to operate a crane but does not mean that you can actually operate a crane.
Local 800 & 9 provide CDL training for apprentices.
Jeff Foxworthy of crane operating over here lol
I can see that. If you.... we don't want you
I deliver trusses I've work hard to learn and be the best operator I can be been doing it since 2016 . I love being a problem solver. Theres always something weither it be power lines , trees or a hill i make it happen. How do I become a union operator?
Where do you live? Here in central Florida if you have verifiable experience as an actual operator, you can pay your fees and get brought straight on as an operator instead of going through the apprenticeship program. If you pissed off your previous employers and they won't vouch for you, I'm not sure how that would work.
I should say years of verifiable experience.
Northern California local 3 is the closest operating engineers
@@stephencook9554 I don't know anything about what they will or will not allow. Your best bet is to call and see if you can talk to the business manager about their job history requirements.
I’m a concrete boom pump operator and looking at getting into cranes local 18! 👍
Do it to it brother
Mark Tarver already have my CDL but looking at tower cranes and lattice cranes. What kinda of math do they involve in the school? Is it just mostly load charts?
@@ftdaddygang3049 it's just basic math. Nothing fancy. addition and subtraction. Maybe a little multiplication and division
I'll work around the clock to learn
Hey Mark. Thank you for this video, I am a woman. I’ve always been discouraged from chasing this field. But I have always been so passionate after working for a towing company that hauled these machines and fell in love. Do you have any advice for me?
Andrea Moye, i have a message from you asking if i think women can be crane operators, for some reason it is not showing up where i can reply to it. Yes i do believe that women can, there are several in FL that i know of. Just need to be willing to work hard, lift heavy stuff and be in the weather.
I do have a question ,im a semi truck driver I really need to to school get my NCCO Crane 🏗 operator but I’m wondering about the money. Cause the school is expensive $8000 I want to make sure after I done with the school get my license + my CDL I can make a descent money. I don’t like lie right now I make pretty much $60k year. So any advice
@@stephanebk2825 my advice is to skip the school for your CCO and go to the local IUOE office nearest you to see what it will take to get on as an apprentice. They will pay YOU to train you as an operator.
Ok but what about the pay lol 😂 money
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Well done Mark! I live in Sydney, I just got my CT and DG licenses. I work in construction for 23 yrs like carpenter/formworker but I want to change my career and become a very good crane operator.
The problem is to find some company that wanna spend time for training, every company are scare to the fresh license and I don’t wanna lie on my experiences.
I’m a hard worker, 9/10 hours 6 days per week, I’ve been in my last company for 11 yrs…how to convince a tower crane company to try me at least like a dogman?
Regards!
Him: Are ya lazy ?
Me: That’s why I’m watching this laying down buds!
All jokes aside I’ve always admired people that do this job specifically ! These guys are the real deal!
If the act of watching something laying down makes one lazy than I certainly cannot be excluded.
I’m here in Tampa. THANK YOU IMA TRY IT OUT!
Do you have your CDL?
Hey, did you find a good school in Tampa. I'm looking in the area.
Went to the hall today put my application in I'm more interested in the hauling of the cranes got my cdl he said I'm at the top of the list.
In Florida you don't go to the hall for hauling cranes (like on a lowboy). You can go straight to the crane companies.
Don't you have to be an apprentice first?
@@Chiefs1582 not for hauling cranes (truck driving) in Florida or any "right to work" state (which actually means right to fire). Now that is assuming you have experience with truck driving (especially low boys). This is a little complicated to get across in a message. If you want to talk email me at mark@maxliftllc.com, let me know who you are and ill send you my number.
What’s the hardest thing in ur job? And what math do you do
The hardest thing physically is either lifting heavy pads or rigging (not all day long but several times per day) or maybe the long hours or climbing boom piles or on and off trailers a bunch of times if you have trouble with that type stuff.
Mentally it is remembering everything that has to be done during assembly and disassembly and taking into account all facets of a jobsite to get in a safe spot that the crane is actually good for the job. All that comes easier with time but at least for me it was overwhelming at first.
The math question is hard. Technically you'd be doing a bunch all day long. In another sense you only do some basic math a couple of times per day. There will be math involved but a high school level understanding should be just fine.
Thanks for that mate I love in Australia that helped a lot cheers !
do you can operate a tower crane? Im an ironworker doing here in Auburn university, not to high
I have built towers and operated them for a couple of hours but not im not really a tower operator.
Thanks for the video .
Do tower cranes lean backwards when no weight on the hook?
Not really. They sure lean forward when picking up a heavy load tho
@@marktarver4218 what is the name of the application to learn more about tower crane operator in preparation of the exam???
Buddy..try to do a video on how to operate tower crane
I'm more focused on making different kind of videos. Not sure if I'll get around to the tower crane thing.
@@marktarver4218 does this job has sat and Sundays off .?
I'm looking forward to start my career as tower crane operator..
Pls give info on...working hours and weekly holidays and min and Max pay as well...thank you
@@sravann1114 the pay has so many variables, depends on your state, union or not, experience level, and negotiation abilities. I've heard as little as $22/hr and as much as $100+/hr. As far as working hours that depends on the job site. Could be 8 per day 40 per week (not typical) could be 15 per day 6 or 7 days per week. You can expect to be married to a crane for the duration of the job. In my experience companies try to have a reliever operator in case you have to have a day off but sometimes they don't. Tower guys are generally there all day everyday.
@@marktarver4218 hi...I also want to know one thing that,is tower crane operator a regular job or any contract based?
If any company recruit tower operator does he work for with project limited time ? Or full time career?
@@sravann1114 towers are site to site. I've seen it both ways, some operators have long breaks in between jobs and some who are willing to run other types of cranes stay busy even when not on a tower
Very true. With the advise. Hard work pays off
Please, I want to learn crane operating! Sir i want u to give the processes involve
how can you help
Working on getting a CDL at the moment. Thanks for the tips also from Tampa here.
Really good answers to the question, Operator local 624
Ok dad, just show us how to operate the damn thing lol
Yes I have my cdl but was wandering why you need it for crane operating ?
You don't start out as a crane operator. You start out as an oiler/apprentice. An apprentice usually follows the crane hauling the counterweights with a semi. How do you imagine the crane gets to a site and gets setup? That's the operators and apprentices job. Not just pulling the levers bud. Even as an operator you need to have your CDL for the same reason.
Sometimes when you're a salty old operator you won't need a CDL. I've never met anyone who started out in that position, not sure I'd be able to fully respect someone who did.
Is it necessary to have a CDL to become an apprentice here in FL? I’m prior military and worked around cranes before while in service but I don’t have my CDL. Its necessary to have one to get accepted? Thanks
I've heard of non union people getting into the business without a CDL but its required in our local as an apprentice.
First off operators are a big group of FBI. FRIENDS, BROTHERS AND INLAWS. there's only one seat and operators love to climb the ladder and pull it up behind them. It's a very difficult field to get into and gain experience.
In Florida the operators union, like every other hall is always looking for talented people. Of course if you know someone to vouch for you that would help like every other industry. But like every other industry, if you are a high quality candidate they will snatch you up in a heartbeat.
Everything he says depends on how good your union is .
Close your eyes and be the crane
I hv been working from nearly 11 years as a crane operator .. how can I apply for offshore work pls somone suggest me ..
Wish I could help. Hopefully someone else knows.
Appreciate you!
Thanks bud
Hey man. Good video. Just a few questions.
1. What type of CDL do you have and to get an apprenticeship?
2. What kind of crane do you operate?
3. Do you have to travel for work, and how often do you usually stay on a job site. What are the hours like?
Thanks
Hey Mark, thanks.
1. You need a class A CDL
2. I operate so many different cranes if I Were to list them all here you would be board of my response. As an apprentice (in my local) you would generally be learning on a large mobile hydrolic crane because those tend to require an apprentice to operate daily (hauling counterweights and whatnot).
3. I am not big on traveling so I don't. There is plenty of local work for good operators (at least for the 7 years I've been doing it). There are definitely traveling opportunities. I've operated in Key West and Grand Cayman. There are different Specialties and a variety of different types of companies you can work for once you are a journeyman operator (after completing your apprenticeship). My hours vary widely in the mobile crane field, as would yours during the apprenticeship. I am deeply considering leaving the mobile crane arena because I want to have a schedule so I can better serve at church. In mobile cranes you will not have a set time or amount of hours you work. When there are lots of jobs to do, you work excessive hours. When there is not, you get less hours. On the slowest week I've ever had and even took a sick day I still had 32 hours. I've worked as many as 93 hours in a week and have met plenty of operators who can make that look weak. I average over the year around 60 hours per week the last time I checked.
In mobiles you will typically not stay on one job site longer than a day or 2. The most I've stayed in a mobile crane was 3 weeks, and that was odd. It's different after you top out though. You may be on a setup job for a month or more in a picker (rough terrain crane). Or if lattice boom crawlers are your thing staying on one site for a while is more typical. In towers you are there usually for months or even years.
@@marktarver4218 When you say dcl do you mean some kind of crane CDL or just a regular cdl?
I drive trucks, just started looking into crane operating, didn't realize I already have one of the prerequisites lol
Basically if you not one of the good old boys union buddies you ain't getting the good positions even permanent employment position you get temp part time and they won't train you for the best positions it's already saved for their Bois.
Well I fat lazy and scared of height and I do ok..never trust a skinny crane operator bro
just what i needed
Remember the what if could happen. That mind thought save lives been there done it.
Yes sir
What about working for like a roofing company like ABC do they help us get your crane license? or what you recommend going to the union or working for a company ??
I’m a truck driver I’m 24 and I may make the switch to be a crane op soon. Just curious if I need to go to school for crane operation. I have a CDL a of course and I have all my endorsements and my Twic card.
I don’t know about this lol. I’ve been a crane operator for 8 years now & I’ve never had to swing my jib “as an operator”. The riggers do that. I’m in pretty good shape but most operators I know are fat & lazy lol. Just being honest.
Things are different in different regions. Thanks for the input
Crane driver here but I do minicranes only , working out every day to keep myself in shape 😂
Union hall name again, please? Also I'm in NJ, what unions are up here? Thanks if you get around to my questions
$75k - $250k year?
And then you watch a few "crane disaster" videos....
I didt quite understand, how much money do the crane operators earn per year in the U.S. ? approximately
Varies widely depending on the location, type of crane union or not. In central Florida i made 31 per hour never less than 85k per year
I really wanna learn how to operate a crane
What steps are you taking/have you taken to accomplish your goal?
I'm trying to find out what kind of crane videos y'all want. If you have requests sound off.
Mark Tarver all of them! Even with my experience around crawler, tower, an noble I’m always lookin to further my knowledge. I’m in the ironworkers Union an I’m looking to jump ship to the operators union. The more info I got the better
Mark Tarver I do have a class A CDL, rigging, hand & voice signal card, OSHA10&30 is that enough of a start?
@@plagueink13 sweet bro. do you work in Florida?
@@plagueink13 oh yeah, go show em all that and tell em about your experience and see what they say. report back for everyone.
Mark Tarver unfortunately no lol I live in West Virginia I called the BA yesterday an he told me to report back in a few weeks due to work being slow at the moment. So I tried 66 In PA an they said for me to apply I must be a PA resident
I'm for a job in the USA I am a certified crane operator from Nigeria
Very good video
Hey dude can you help me? @Mark tarver
Actually I'm 21 and I'm Apprentice of laborer, almost journeyman ( just i need to take OSHA 10 for become in journeyman), the thing is, i want become in Apprentice of operator but the local where I am, is pretty full, they said that i need wait for a year for to go to the school, ( just to the schoo l), am having serious problems with my formen and i don't like me anymore my side job, but they're giving me a lot of hours so I'm thinking if i gotta get chance or keep a couple more, what do you think??
Eduardo, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you are at a crossroads and are looking for some advice. You have already looked into it and you see the path to accomplish your goals, but it may take a little longer or be a little harder than you'd like. This is where the rubber meets the road. Are you a dreamer or a doer? I would do a little soul searching and make sure I know what i want, then i would follow that passion no matter the opposition. You can't do anything, but you can do anything you have a passion for. Because if it is something worthy, something that you love, then that will help you push through the hard times.
Is a cdl mandatory for this? Because I am leaving the Marine corps and am taking a course that will give me 4 licenses for different cranes but I don’t think a cdl is one of them. Should I go out and get one?
The uniformed services have different rules than civilians. Whatever licenses they require, they will supply.
A CDL is not mandatory for some companies in some instances, but for the most part a CDL is required for crane operators as a civilian.
Mark Tarver hmm interesting, the yeah the licenses are all civilian licenses. I’m actually sort of a crane operator in the marines but the military doesn’t even require a drivers license 😂 but yeah thank you
@@Radbrad869 my point exactly. You don't need a civilian driver's license to drive military vehicles, only the military license for that vehicle type.
What was my test to get a humvee license you ask? Make it through this big azz mud hole without getting stuck lol, my platoon sergeant was a hard man, but that was an awesome day in the field.
I’ve been operating a mijack travelift gantry crane for 3 years as well as a yard spotter can that be a start to something more serious?…
Hey man I know you said you took the union route but I see a lot of companies have driver/rigger positions and it says they require at least two years. But my question is let’s say your just a rigger and have a CDL well they still make you drive tractor trailers and cranes even tho you have no actual driving experience?
That would depend on the company and what your job description is bud
@@marktarver4218 thank you for the response one last question I know you said you had your CDL before you went to the army were you ever a truck driver at one point ?
@@cacacaca2632 the only actual driving experience I had b4 I joined the union was I had my cdl for 5 years and was in the Army for 4 of it. I didn't drive tractor trailer for the Army but my piece of equipment was similar in size to a crane
@@marktarver4218 I appreciate your responses man stay safe and god bless you !
This guy is full of it because the minute you crawl out of the crane and something happens the liability is on him.
I hope there are lots of people just like you out there, that's why I get all the work.
I want to get into the IUOE to do heavy equipment operator; do you think that’s a great place to start?
matt barth I do