Get Connected and Get Started
If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career in the crane industry, there are several ways to learn more, get training, get certified, and get a job. Whether you get on the job training through an entry level position at a crane company, start as a crane operator apprentice at a local union hall, or learn the basic skills at a crane training school, the ability to change your life and leave a lasting legacy- without a college degree- is within reach.
Find a Crane Training Provider
There are hundreds of crane training providers located throughout the US; however, as with all things, each should be evaluated closely and compared to other providers before using them for training services.
CCO EDU launched the ATP program in 2024 to demonstrate evaluation and identification of high-quality training providers. The training providers listed as Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) by CCO EDU have gone through a rigorous accreditation process who met a 40+ point Accredited Training Provider Standard that included submitting hundreds of pages of documentation demonstrating that the standard was met. CCO EDU thoroughly audited the training providers listed and conducted interviews to verify the information.
Check with training providers to determine details such as location, costs, and availability.
Find a Local Operating Engineers Union
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is a trade union that primarily represents operating engineers, who work as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and surveyors in the construction industry, and stationary engineers, who work in operations and maintenance in building and industrial complexes and in the service industries. Local IUOE union halls provide access to paid on-the-job training through apprenticeships in the crane industry. Access to crane apprenticeships depend on location and availability. Check with your local union for specific information.
Find Jobs in the Crane Industry
Many companies in the construction and crane industry hire directly for various positions related to crane operation. Availability of jobs, especially entry level jobs, vary widely and depend on a variety of factors. Positions can be found by searching popular job sites using the job titles and roles listed throughout the My Crane Career website.