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2 answers - Asked By: Miles - 1/22/2013
I am currently in the Air Force reserves as a heavy equipment operator. I really want to learn how to become a tower crane operator. How would I go about doing this? I live in CA. How much do they make?
1 answer - Asked By: - 9/10/2010
I am currently an electrical apprentice but would like to become a crane operator. Something i have always wanted to become. I was wondering what the job market is for a tower crane operator vs a mobile crane operator? Also what is the salary comparison? Also how to get my foot into the door and become one. Thank you!
1 answer - Asked By: Matthew - 10/17/2012
I am 16 years old and i work for my dad. He does mostly landscaping and hidroseeding. On alot of jobs i run the bobcat and I really like being behind the machine. So i asked my dad about a job working manly in machinery that pays well. And he told me crane operators make good money. But another question i have is, besides a two-three week training crouse what two-four year college degree would i get for operating a crane?
2 answers - Asked By: wes232 - 6/15/2010
Which of these jobs earn more annually: An employee working in a mining company (e.g. dump truck driver, heavy crane operator, driIler) or an IT professional (programmer, software architects, database analyst) in an IT firm?? I want to move to Australia someday and I am having a dilemma over what career to pursue. And MONEY is my motivation in deciding which career I would want to pursue. I also am conversant in Mandarin.
1 answer - Asked By: Thor - 8/30/2011
I am malaysian, have the competency license for crane operator by CIDB. 2 years of experience in construction. Try to look for the job as a Crawler crane operator in singapore but does not have the license to operate here. My question is what should I do, to get the lisence from MOM Singapore
1 answer - Asked By: maya i - 7/10/2008
Beetham Tower, Manchester is the tallest residential building in the UK. I've been watching it's progress for a while. I am fascinated as to how they get the crane to the top of the building and get it down again. A friend suggested that they build the structure around it but I'm not quite sure if that'd work cos how would you get it out again?! Does anyone know? - I'm looking for any form of website that can help or even advice from a crane operator or builder. It's driving me insane trying to figure it out and now my friends are going mad trying to find out too!! The tower is 171m tall!
12 answers - Asked By: sammydog_uk - 9/15/2006
Hello. I know about the what are qualification for the crane operator,forklift operator,in canada and Usa.How many years course are required for this job.if can i doing a 6 week training in Usa or canada .Can i apply for the skilled worker occupation list.I am from India.I am 37"s old and i am 10 th pass.
1 answer - Asked By: kuldeep - 4/22/2012
Over head gantry crane operator, 3.5 years exp. Diploma in elelctrical engg.Now working at INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TRANSSHIPMENT TERMINAL (sea port) COCHIN,INDIA. can you help me by giving A to Z procedures.
1 answer - Asked By: Sajan - 7/12/2011
I'm soon going to go to job corps to learn how to be a heavy equipment operator. Is this a good career choice? Where do heavy equipment operators make decent salaries? Is there a certain heavy equipment operator that makes more than other (e.g., crane operators)? Any advice about heavy equipment operators would be much appreciated. Thanks!
1 answer - Asked By: Aaron - 9/28/2012
What is a typical hourly wage, and what kind/how much training is required? Is there a special certificate that you have to get, sort of like a driver's or pilot's license? Does it vary much depending on what type of crane (track crane vs. tower crane)?
2 answers - Asked By: 39% best answer - 12/28/2009
I am NCCCO certified here in the US and would like to know how to be able to work as an operator in France.
1 answer - Asked By: Jason H - 2/9/2009
3years after I quit a job,I am once again looking toward the same field it's just that in my old job they helped me get a crane license when I left the job they kept my certification .How can i get that info without asking my old work for it,or would i have to take the course over?
4 answers - Asked By: GGG - 4/12/2011
I talked with a crane operator and I heard they can make up to 50 dollars an hour and travel any where in the world. What other job paths are available in the construction biz.
1 answer - Asked By: PeguinBackPacker - 9/23/2007
I am a union crane operator, and work my butt off. I make a good wage, but want something much easier and that can be done from home. The work to pay ratio has to compare, because if I really wanted to I could just work overtime. My job is mentally and physically draining, so I'm looking for something on the side. Possibly something the has room to grow.
9 answers - Asked By: Crackah - 6/18/2007
I am a mexican citizen,and I lived in USA for nine years, I have experience in construction and operating tower cranes. I consider to speak a very good english, enough to Communicate in and out of work. Is it possible for me to find a job doing the same thing somewhere in canada, and what can I do to find an employer?.
1 answer - Asked By: sinsonsin - 12/13/2009
I have recently moved to Maine and would like to know haw to get a job in the boat industry . I served in the Navy but not with a good discharge but that was 15 years ago . Im a welder ,crane operator, and build oil tanks but I would like to be on the sea . Merchant marines is out because of age and single requirements . Im 34 and in really good shape used to hard work , and not scared of much . Is there hope ?
4 answers - Asked By: Michael - 1/23/2013
This question is for my research paper. I need to know what jobs women are not allowed to pursue such as being in the front-line in war. Same goes for men, what jobs are they not allowed? Note: this question pertains to jobs in America meaning please do not give me a job in a different country other than America
2 answers - Asked By: JoeyJordison12929043 - 2/15/2010
How could i get a machine related work in new zealand? Particular for machine operator, or crane operator job.
3 answers - Asked By: james - 1/10/2011
I'm applying for a job as a telegraph pole erector, training will be given when successful at the interview. But, what type of questions might they ask at the interview? Afraid of heights? No. If any one has been in this situation I'll appreciate any advice/guidance?
2 answers - Asked By: redreaper - 4/9/2011
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