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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- The majority of Crane, hoist and related plant operators earn a salary between Ksh17,836 and Ksh80,309 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Crane, hoist and related plant operators ranges from Ksh17,836 to Ksh35,834.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between Ksh20,679 and Ksh43,984 per month.
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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
