2.6Low RiskShortage
Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
Machine and Stationary Plant Operators · Stationary Plant Operators
AI exposure measures how much this occupation's tasks may change. It is not the probability that the job will disappear.
Personalise this result for the work you actually do →Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$3,411
Full-time workers
Employment
20,200
Total workers
10yr Growth
+7.8%
Projected to 2035
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation16.0%
Augmentation49.0%
Key Tasks
- •Testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
- •Operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
- •Working in conjunction with construction riggers and crane chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
- •Controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
- •Monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
- •Lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
- •May operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
- •May operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes
Employment Projections to 2035
Median Age
46
Female Share
8.0%
Part-Time Share
5.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5