Crane or tower operator
Operates cranes and towers with booms and cables to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Will AI replace crane or tower operator jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Low. More AI overlap than 21 in 100 jobs. AI touches a small part of this work. Most of the job happens with your hands, your body or in person. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Work out load weights and check them against lifting limits
- Review daily schedules to learn orders, delivery order, and special loading instructions
What stays human
- Move levers, pedals, and dials to run cranes and lift loads
- Inspect and adjust crane parts to prevent breakdowns or damage
- Clean, oil, and maintain parts like cables and pulleys, and repair them
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +3.8%. Typical pay: $68,080 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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