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  4. Crane, hoist and related plant operators

Crane, hoist and related plant operators

Crane, hoist and related plant operators operate and monitor stationary and mobile cranes and other hoisting equipment.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Crane, hoist and related plant operators - from ₹19,500 to ₹41,506 per month - 2025.
  • A Crane, hoist and related plant operators typically earns between ₹19,500 and ₹59,744 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹21,245 and ₹69,456 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Hoist operator
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Job Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring stationary or mobile cranes by raising and lowering jibs and booms to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
  • Operating and monitoring equipment for hoisting, lowering or raising workers and materials on construction sites or in mines
  • Operating and monitoring ski-lifts and similar equipment
  • Operating and monitoring machinery used to haul ferries or barges with goods, passengers and vehicles across short stretches of water
  • Operating and monitoring machinery to open and close bridges for the passage of road and water traffic
  • Operating and monitoring cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas
  • Operating cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials

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  • Crane operator (in construction and engineering)
  • Hoist operator
  • Boat or derrick operator
  • Bridge tender
  • Cable car operator
  • Lock tender
  • Chair-lift operator

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