Navy NEC · Engineering
B09A Crane Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A crane operator conducts hook block, clamshell, dragline, and pile driving operations. The operator calculates loads, assembles and disassembles booms, rigs cranes with specialized attachments, and applies proper lifting and 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Maintenance record software
- Work record software
Civilian Career Paths
- Construction Management
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Basic Rigger Certification
- NCCCO Signalperson Certification
- NCCCO Rigger Level I Certification
Career Growth
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- CCO Lift Director Certification
- NCCCO Crane Inspector Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Also Common
- Certified Crane Operator certification from the Crane Institute of America
What the Work Involves
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Related Occupations
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
- Hoist and Winch Operators
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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