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Crane and Tower Operators

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

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Parachute skills

  1. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.45)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.45)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.45)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.16)
  5. Manipulate - Things (4.13)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  7. Control, expedite things - Things (3.88)
  8. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (3.88)
  2. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  1. Control Precision (4.13)
  2. Multilimb Coordination (4.00)
  3. Rate Control (3.88)
  4. Reaction Time (3.88)
  5. Depth Perception (3.88)
  6. Far Vision (3.75)
  7. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  9. Selective Attention (3.50)
  10. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  11. Response Orientation (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.34)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.16)
  3. Self Control (3.96)
  4. Stress Tolerance (3.89)
  5. Achievement/Effort (3.71)
  6. Cooperation (3.66)
  7. Integrity (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.45)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.98)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (3.90)
  4. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.85)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.81)
  6. Getting Information (3.73)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.60)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.58)
  1. Operate Material Moving, Loading, Or Unloading Equipment (4.45)
  2. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.45)
  3. Inspect Material Moving Equipment (3.98)
  4. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (3.98)
  5. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.98)
  6. Operate Cargo Handling Gear (3.85)
  7. Operate Earth-Moving Or Other Heavy Construction Equipment (3.85)
  8. Operate Crane In Construction, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.85)
  9. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.73)
  10. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.58)