Set up tower crane

Description

Assist in the installation of a tower crane. Set the mast plumb and pour concrete onto the base to secure it. Bolt the mast into the concrete. Add progressively more pieces to the mast, usually using a mobile crane. Add the operators cabin on top of the mast and attach the jibs piece by piece.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 0 occupations
  • Optional in 5 occupations
  • Total: 5 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)

Optional for

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  • Mobile crane operator
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  • Rigger
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  • Crane crew supervisor
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  • Crane technician
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