NEC
B09A
Crane Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conducts hook block, clamshell, dragline, and pile driving crane operations. Hook block consists of: load calculations, boom assembly/disassembly, and proper lifting techniques. Clamshell and dragline operations consist of: rigging cranes with clamshell and dragline attachments, along with proper clamshell and dragline operations. Pile driving consists of: proper rigging of the pile driving attachment to the crane and proper pile driving techniques.
Core Skills
- load calculation
- crane operation
- boom assembly
- rigging and slinging
- clamshell operation
- dragline operation
- pile driving
- lifting signal communication
- equipment inspection
Common Certifications
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- NCCCO Rigger Level I Certification
- NCCCO Signalperson Certification
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction
- NCCER Rigging Fundamentals
- Certified Crane Operator certification from the Crane Institute of America
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction
- NCCER Rigging Fundamentals
- NCCCO Signalperson Certification
- NCCCO Rigger Level I Certification
Career Growth
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- NCCCO Lift Director Certification
- NCCCO Crane Inspector Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.