You in here? (Nashville, TN) next to I-24, not too far from the Nissan Stadium.

They were putting in new sections of the road bridge over train line.

How common is it for crane operators? I've heard stories that crane operators get layoffs more often than any other trade due to the scope of work. How long have any of y'all been out of work from the crane industry. Be it union or non-union; taxi or pipeline.

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Operating has its moments and sometimes it can really be so fun and cool lol, but honestly I can’t stand sitting down all day. Anytime I’m not making a pick I’m out of the cab walking around trying to help do other stuff. I welded for years then got my nccco and now I think it might be time for a change again 😅. No hate to anyone doing it but I just don’t think it’s gonna be for me for very long. What are your thoughts. Any advise?
Do you listen to podcast? Or are you that guy that scrolls TikTok for hours everyday 😂.

Fully certified crane op here been running cranes for 4 years now single, no kids. Been jumping around because i get so bored, I’ve done precast, bridge work, steel erecting , towers, taxi cranes at the moment I’m pretty much doing alot of big name government installations. Love my job, love my pay , love the traveling. But i think im getting tired of east coast (US) . I want to look into west coast and do big jobs but they seem slim, maybe because it’s all union. (Non union guy here). I’ve been also interested in overseas work in Europe or Australia if anyone has contacted i can send you my linked in or even if you have advice on how the process over there is to get qualified.

Hey whatsup yall got into iuoe and currently waiting on a job, been thinking bout getting all my crane certs knocked out in the coming weeks and wondering if it’s a good idea, or if I should just wait to get crane certs as my apprenticeship goes on. Thxs in advance yall

Awhile back I posted about an Effer 505 that my tree company purchased and I began running. It’s been going great and is honestly very user friendly as long as ya have some common sense. I received some good advice here so I’m coming back for more. I’m about to start running a 45 ton. I have one guy who is self taught that I can learn from and a local company that I can ask a few questions but other than that Im on my own. I know tree work is one of the sketchier crane related jobs and most of my local contractors won’t even do it. So basically, what else is going to help me progress besides seat time? Any good literature, instructional videos, or even some classes I should go to? My boss is open to anything so I could basically go anywhere for classes. I have a huge parking lot that I plan to practice in and take some picks. I’m honestly pretty nervous but overall excited for the new experience. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks a lot!

BayCrane assembling a building to building bridge that will be 70k lbs when completed and then set into place with a LTM 1450 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus Ohio

I’m currently an oiler for a local crane company, learning the ground game and getting more exposure to the industry. I’m thinking about my next move and eventually working toward becoming an operator.

For those of you who’ve been in the industry, would you recommend saving up and going to crane school, or studying the textbooks/material on your own while gaining experience on the job?

I know seat time is a big part of it(Ive made a few picks here and there), but I’m curious whether school is worth the investment or if self-study and learning from experienced operators is the better route.
I’d appreciate any advice, especially from operators who’ve taken either path.

Just finished this 30t fixed wire rope hoist for a project in Mexico. Tested, crated, and ready to ship.

Anyone else running 20 to 30t hoists? Curious what your drum and rope guide maintenance intervals look like.

Realistically, how hard would it be for a woman, specifically, to become a crane operator with zero prior experience at the age of 32? I live in a coastal city with many shipyards around here. I plan on getting my CDL soon but really I have no idea what I'm doing or where to start

Manual

Operator and signal person working by radio on this one.

Title says it all. I want to know more on maintaining our mobile crane but i dont want to rely on AI too much to give me answers.

So today I was told that supervision had a meeting and assist Superintendent brought up the way I sat while I operated, said I need to sit up completely straight while operating. I like to relax a little bit and lean back with my feet a little stretched.I’m in a crawler cab so it’s a little tight., you guys think I should ignore or just do what he wants ?

Thumper went out on main hoist, got hot and melted the rubber cap on top of the lever. Replaced lever and same thing, cant find any diagnostic information only parts list and such. Was wondering, if anyone knows if I could swap these plugs to the opposite drum to diagnose the sensor( see if the auxiliary lever gets hot) or if its going to absolutely fuck everything and have to recalibrate the 3rd wrap sensor on both drums.

And if it will run without sensor plugged in.

Thumper is unplugged, and everythings working fine currently.