Inspects tower and mobile cranes so they never collapse or drop a load.
You climb a 300-foot tower crane, check every bolt and wire rope, and watch a test lift with weights before signing off.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 5 years after high school. Crane operator or mechanic background plus NCCCO inspector certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Heavy Equipment Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Sensors log crane loads and wear, but climbing and inspecting cranes stays hands-on.
Classes: Welding CTE, Physics, Small engines.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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