How to be a crane operator?

Ask yourself a few questions then take the next step.

[ignorantart]

Coming back here after 3 years. I watched your video telling me to join a union apprenticeship, and took your advice. February 2020 I started my apprenticeship to becoming a crane operator. In August 2023, I journeyed out and became a journeyman operator. September 2023, I now I am an official crane operator. Thank you ❤

[Letsgetbusy]

If you make videos while working "WE DONT WANT U "

[htowntx-hrhb]

Man it’s exactly the opposite of what he said. I’ve been operating for 12 years and never climbed on my boom and it’s a perfect job for a lazy man.

[SketchyStreetSkater]

I commented on your video a year ago that i started in the trade and was given a shot and wanted to update you that im closing in on my first 2000 hours towards my 6000 hour apprenticeship. this video is so helpful for new guys who want an honest opinion about what it takes.

[ToriLynn]

Currently thinking of doing this!! I'm always fascinated with crane operation! But I've been busy being a mom and I feel like my book smart have pass me by!
My husband is currently a foreman ironworker and sometimes we talk about how awesome it'll be to travel together! Thanks for your video!

[banksta]

Crane cert school costs about $5K in my area and is about 2 weeks. That'd probably get you in as an apprentice right away, or maybe an entry level job paying like $25 an hour with tons of OT.

[GangsterSpacePirate]

Born with 6 toes? Don't bother! Were you picked on in grade 4? Don't bother! Are you afraid of ants? Don't bother! Parents got divorced? We don't want you, don't bother!

[russellpeffer]

Sound advice. I've watched this video about a dozen times..I operate smaller cranes and I'm scared of heights. But I do it anyway. I climb that ladder, scale those steps and overcome it. I'm scared every step. So if you're lazy or overweight, etc. Challenge yourself and overcome

[robertconville]

Worked on the hook end for 18yrs as a boilermaker and as a fitter that helped me more than anything when I got into the cab 15yrs ago

[frantruck]

I want to start a crane operator apprenticeship. I love heights and I love hard work. I’ve always been motivated to work. Construction is my passion. Tomorrow I have an information session with my local union and I’m doing whatever it takes to start a tower crane operator apprenticeship.

[blackwall]

Sounds like you need a dose of humble pie.

[azm]

Hey I really appreciate this feedback. I’m a ups driver and recently signed up for the crane operating training class in Las Vegas scheduled for April 15-19th. I’ll let you know my results

[matthewpalmer]

I'm an operator and only time I was on the end of a fly jib is when I went out slinging because my crane was having inspection 🙈. Power station I remember it well haha

[banzaikoowaid]

So I may be afraid of heights, but that aside I am still undeterred and interested in operating heavy machinery such as but not limited to cranes. Money is tight right now, and I've many questions I'd like to ask you:

-When climbing cranes, do you have a safety harness of any kind? Or is there a safe shaft to climb?

-Have you ever unintentionally injured someone directly/indirectly while operating a crane? If so what process did you experience & go through?

-You mentioned never being short of a job as far as I am understanding, be that the case how stable was/is your income and employment?

-How hands on is the process of acquiring your cdl? Was it very engaging?

-What other vehicles did/can you operate?

-How is the overall teamwork and camaraderie in your field?

-How were your mentors? Fair? Hostile? Kind?

-How severe are honest mistakes? Do you get fined for making even a slight mistake?

Thank you for your time, and no ill will if you don't answer or answer seriously but fair. If it helps I am 23, ADHD with mildly severe clinical depression (I am still hard-working and reliable despite this affliction, it just curbs sociability mostly), and fond of hands on work and learning over classroom learning (I know I still have to go to a classroom for CDL stuff). Greetings from Wisconsin!

With warm yet curious regards,

~Gus

[johnnylaredo]

I told my friend about this video because because the Logistics base going to send him to crane operator school .So thanks .

[Michael_cgx]

Everyone guy in the construction industry is like this, and when I first got out there I was like “damn, these are some cold hearted bastards” but now I understand. They don’t anyone lazy because then they’re surrounded by negative people. Not only that, but a lazy person puts everyone’s safety at jeopardy. He’s speaking the truth.

[luisitovlogs]

well im 18 and i was working construction during the summer and i learned how to drive a crane... now im studying for my test soon in Dec

[garrettsouthworth]

Thanks for making this video man. Very informative and motivating. I feel ready to take this on at this at this point in my life and it’s right up my ally. I’ve worked besides a union yard for the past 5 years watching the cranes. Always wondered what it takes.

[archieprovan]

When you mention $700 - $1000. I heard it as 700 000 & just about closed the video lol. Bout to start my journey. Wish me luck! Thanks for the insight! God bless.

[BuckwheatPlatypus]

Reach stacker operator here. This was inspiring man thanks