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Write CV - Sharon Hibble

Updated 2 days ago

Crane jobs Canada - 3 Replies

Hi David, I have just re written 2 CV's for Crane Operators both residing in Glasgow. One gentleman has been a crane operator for 6 years and the...

Jerry Spearn

Updated 4 days ago

Looking for Crane Job in Az. - 9 Replies

Laneyr in Houston. I don't see any way to contact you. I am finishing up a job in the next 2 weeks. Here is my contact info. Thanks Email;...

Tony C

Updated 9 days ago

crane saftey in nd - 1 Reply

Stay away from Journey in ND also. Same deal your license me nodda to them. Safety is lacking in the name of OIL FIELD $$. Key it out and lie to the...

Mike

Updated 13 days ago

NCCCO grandfather clause ??? - 95 Replies

Looking for NCCCO crane work in Ohio, have all the certs.. Any ideas are appreciated..

Mike

Updated 13 days ago

Crane Work in Columbus Ohio - 3 Replies

Call me if you are still interested. 6one4-5zero4-55zero1 Robert Looking for Crane work in Ohio near Dayton Ohio, do you have any or know of...

Johnnybgood

Updated 14 days ago

Female Crane Operators/ Riggers? Are there any out there? - 49 Replies

Hi to All, I have been in the crane & Rigging industry in Australia and in the middle east since 1966, yeah, that's a long time. I have recently...

stehen wedlock

Updated 16 days ago

I please need contact information on people already working on straddle carriers and cranes. - 1 Reply

I have seven years experience operating Straddlesand Hyster Sideloaders at Port Otago Container Terminal accompanied with an excellent employment...

Knsbbouris

Updated 17 days ago

crane mechanic - 30 Replies

Hi. I seaching for job .. i m mechanic of cranes ..type : ladecrane . Palfinger . hiab . fassi . bonfiglioli . effer ktp ..also i can repair remote...

operatornetwork

Updated 18 days ago

How is the NCCCO scored? - 40 Replies

[QUOTE who="David in Anchorage, Alaska"]I recently was required to undergo the NCCO battery of tests for 2 different types of cranes, overhead, and...

Marcio Brandão Araujo in Rio Das Ostras, Brazil

Updated 21 days ago

Are crane operator job opportunities growing or declining? - 2 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most crane operator...

operatornetwork in Powell, Ohio

Updated 22 days ago

NCCCO - 4 Replies

I read this site once an while and I get a kick out of the nccco conversations. I have been a crane operator for 24 yrs. perhaps all you operators...

operatornetwork in Powell, Ohio

Updated 22 days ago

NCCCO Crane operator In FLORIDA looking for work anywhere in Florida - 26 Replies

Hi my name is Jake I live in florida and I'm looking for work. If anyone knows of any leads I would really appreciate it.

alan cox in Saint Petersburg, Florida

Updated 22 days ago

What are typical crane operator salaries? - 598 Replies

Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field? What skills should you learn to increase...

Ron Walton in Sherwood Park, Alberta

Updated 1 month ago

Are unsafe operators flooding the maket because of NCCCO? - 165 Replies

I'm just curious what people think. I personally think that the CCO certs are about worthless now days. I think that it is because companies are...

Ritesh kumar in Satellite Provider

Updated 1 month ago

New OSHA ruling for crane signal people and riggers - 2 Replies

Where is everyone getting their training for the new OSHA ruling that was issued in August for signal people and riggers?

broke in Saint Louis, Missouri

Anyone else thinking about changing careers

I've been a union operator for 15 years and was non union for 10 years before that. Was a decent living till 08.Last year was better than the...

Mário in Almada, Portugal

Updated 1 month ago

jobs overseas - 28 Replies

I'm looking to get a job in the Norway, Sweeden, Finland part of the world. Anyone have any insight on how to achieve this.

runt in new iberia, Louisiana

Updated 1 month ago

need a job - 3 Replies

does anyone know of any company that is willing to break out a new crane operator? I have certs for small and large and twic card but minimal...

Husk in Joaquin, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Fluor recruiters - 21 Replies

Does anyone out there have e-mail for a Fluor Recruiter for the Logcap IV project.I am already in Iraq w/KBR but Flour pays alot more!!!

cetim49@hotmail.com in Annandale, Minnesota

Updated 2 months ago

Union VS. Non-Union - 84 Replies

What are your thoughts

Solomon Benson Ntuenibok in Lagos, Nigeria

What is crane operator in sea?

I want to join crane union ,and how can i join it?

OperatorNetwork in Dublin, Ohio

Updated 2 months ago

crane schools - 191 Replies

This is for all you people that want to get into the crane field,DO NOT WASTE your MONEY going to any school that has either college of construction...

Blud Etampon in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Updated 2 months ago

How many degrees are in 1 percent - 17 Replies

Everyone says to stay within one percent of level. Well the crane I'm operating has a boom indicator in degrees not percent. Is it 360 divided by 100...

deandre in Freeport, Bahamas

Updated 2 months ago

i am considering crane school - 47 Replies

what does everyone think about going to crane school? i just turned 24 years old and am currently an erosion control foreman, which is kind of a...

shanebadd in Riverside, California

Updated 2 months ago

Working in Iraq - 40 Replies

Has anyone out there worked in Iraq and can give me the low down and some advice I have been offered a job on the base.

randall harrold in jacksonville, Florida

Updated 2 months ago

Top crane operator skills needed to get the job. - 56 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every crane operator must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your crane operator...

Tonymcen in MacaƩ, Brazil

Updated 3 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your crane operator career? - 31 Replies

What do you enjoy most about being a crane operator? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...

OperatorNetwork in Dublin, Ohio

Updated 3 months ago

NCCCO written test - 3 Replies

Do you know if NCCCO gives out old test material as a study guide? I know they give out 50 sample questions but is there something a little more...

Union boilermaker in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 4 months ago

looking for mobile crane work in Hawaii state - 31 Replies

Have held Journeyman status For heavy boom truck for over 10yrs,Have Arctic as well as off road (bush) experience. Class 1 licenced Certified...

dick in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 4 months ago

union members - 28 Replies

Are any members of the IUOE getting back to work, out of there local halls, and about how many would estimate are still on the bench at there...

jimbo in Bristol, Pennsylvania

Unions in Philly

I am a union member and can say they are not what they used to be! It a shame when members actuaaly see agents colluding with the contractors. They...

haulbot1 in Houston, Texas

Chesapeak Energy Milan,Pa

Does anyone know about this job I have seen it posted for a long time and wonder why it is always being repostsed. They contacted me yesterday.

41ws2 in Santa Fe, Texas

Updated 5 months ago

Are unions really evil? - 41 Replies

Are unions really evil? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The median weekly earnings for...

Ravi kumar in Anonymous Proxy

Updated 5 months ago

Canada - 8 Replies

I understand that hundreds of Union Ironworkers were recruited early this year to work in Canada. So if they need Ironworkers there must be crane...

cranebuilderdm in Slidell, Louisiana

Updated 6 months ago

electric tower crane operator have skills will travel - 4 Replies

after 13 yrs whith same company its back to the open market NCCO cert.20 yrs exp.

lburgaug in San Antonio, Texas

Updated 6 months ago

Overseas work... - 20 Replies

So the more i look on the internet for info on getting a job, the more scared i get. I've decided try and look outside the U.S. for work. I'd ideally...

pbryan in Lake Jackson, Texas

Updated 6 months ago

I operate Ship gear (crane) for a longshoreman company for 7 years - 4 Replies

Im 30 and i am looking to get certified the cranes i operate are on a vessel. 1st question: how much of a difference are the Shore Cranes, Overhead,...

A Crandall in Brooksville, Florida

What is happening to the construction industry and our country?

From the late 1890's thru 1960's this country did just that. We UNIONIZED this great land and doing so created a middle class. A land where the...

Mitch in Jupiter, Florida

Crane Mechanic

I AM FROM READING, PENNSYLVANIA I have worked on Overhead Cranes for 3 years. Everything from manufacturing to service. Ranging from 5 tons to 300...

41ws2 in La Marque, Texas

Updated 6 months ago

operator knowledge - 7 Replies

Let's talk about what you know. What types of lock-outs are used in the cranes of today? parking brake doesn't count

A Crandall in Brooksville, Florida

Updated 6 months ago

Certifications - 2 Replies

What is the difference between the NCCCO cert and the NCCER cert?

41ws2 in Angleton, Texas

Updated 7 months ago

NCCO /NCCER Just plastic - 193 Replies

I have been operating equipment since the early 90s. Last November I decided to get my crane cert. I attended the Georgia School of Construction to...

john crouch in Willimantic, Connecticut

jobs

Does anyone on this forum discuss job leads, const. co. contacts where jobs may be starting etc. or will this forums go the way of the C.B. radio of...

walter

Updated 12 months ago

Local 917 Knoxville - 2 Replies

The OE in tennessee I think his handle was Snake,reporting about Local 917.Would you know about the job, is it TVA any overtime.

URDaddy in Commerce City, Colorado

Updated 13 months ago

Is this a good school? - 17 Replies

Is the "Tower Crane School of Phoenix" a good and reputible school? www.towercraneschoolofphoenix.com www.craneexam.com/ They offer a 18 day...

CraneWife in Ellicott City, Maryland

Updated 13 months ago

Midasco LLC Elkridge Maryland - 7 Replies

Do not work for Midasco in Elkridge Maryland for any reason my brother operators. They do not care about their field employess and take advantage of...

johngomez1960@yahoo.com in Sycamore, Illinois

Updated 13 months ago

Mobile and Tower crane driver wants to get back into crane driving - 2 Replies

I used to drive mobile cranes for Quinto Cranes, and Tower Cranes for J.Laing RG Carter, Tarmac construction, David Charles,. I understand these...

Brettski in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Alberta Crane Operator working in Saskatchewan

I'm wondering if you have to be part of a union to run a tower crane in Saskatchewan? The company I work for in Alberta is running a site in Regina...

Dennis in Alkmaar, Netherlands

Updated 15 months ago

ship's grear - 1 Reply

I got to oper. the crane on the ship a few days ago about 80 ft. up was very uncomfortable but managed to hang in there untill I was called down to...

mr.crane4 in Suitland, Maryland

Updated 15 months ago

NCCCO cetification - 1 Reply

I just completed the large telescopic crane test. NCCCO test was very challenging for an operator for over ten years, ninety percent of the class...

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