Description
Use a wrecking ball to demolish a structure or parts of it. Hoist the wrecking ball into the air with a crane. Drop the ball or swing it in a controlled manner to hit the structure. Prevent misses as the weight and momentum of the ball may destabilise the crane.
Alternative labels
demolish structure with wrecking ball
operating wrecking ball
wrecking ball control
wrecking ball operation
operation of wrecking ball
control wrecking ball
demolition with wrecking ball
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate wrecking ball is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate wrecking ball is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Demolition supervisor: Demolition supervisors monitor operations involved in the demolition of buildings and clean up of debris. They take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Demolition worker: Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose.
References
- Operate wrecking ball – ESCO
