53-7021.00 · Task explorer
Crane and Tower Operators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
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This source lists 11 tasks, including 8 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
11 tasks shown
Core · Task 10768 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
Core · Task 24062 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Inspect crane site conditions to determine ground stability.
Core · Task 10771 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
Core · Task 10772 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
Core · Task 10767 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Core · Task 10770 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs, as necessary.
Core · Task 10769 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
Core · Task 10773 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Load or unload bundles from trucks, or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
Supplemental · Task 10776 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Supplemental · Task 10775 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
Supplemental · Task 10777 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements, and remove and batch packaging tickets.
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