Crane and Tower Operators - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, crane and tower operators:

Have a medium-high level of social contact. They direct and take instructions from other workers, but spend time alone inside their equipment.
Are significantly responsible for the health and safety of other workers.
Are somewhat responsible for the work done by other workers.
Often work as part of a team.
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May occasionally be placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or angry.
Communicate mostly in person. They sometimes communicate by telephone.

Nearly always work outdoors, but may on occasion work indoors. Temperatures may vary due to weather.
Regularly wear protective attire, such as hard hats and steel-toe boots.
Are regularly exposed to contaminants.
Are exposed to high places on a weekly basis.
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Are sometimes exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable.
Are sometimes exposed to whole body vibration while operating cranes.
Work in extremely bright or very dim lighting conditions on a weekly basis.
Are often exposed to hazardous equipment.
May experience whole body vibration due to working equipment.
Work inside enclosed equipment.

Must be sure that all details are done and their work is exact. Errors could result in serious safety hazards.
Must allow the work pace to be set by the speed of the equipment.
Make decisions on a daily basis that greatly impact their employer, coworkers, and clients.
Repeat the same physical activities.
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Often make decisions without consulting a supervisor, but not always.
Set most of their daily tasks and goals by discussing them with a supervisor first.
Must meet weekly deadlines.