Crane and Tower Operators
Transportation and Material MovingAI Impact Assessment
This job is relatively safe from AI automation and may even benefit from AI tools.
Crane and Tower Operators with an AI automation risk score of 27%. Analysis includes 11 core tasks.
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Key Tasks
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Move levers
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Load or unload bundles from trucks
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data