As a Crane Technician, you will need to master following:

• inspect crane equipment
• install crane equipment
• interpret 2D plans
• repair crane equipment
• secure crane

More generally, a crane technician is also versed in:

• blueprints
• conduct routine machinery checks
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• install electrical and electronic equipment
• interpret 3D plans
• maintain crane equipment
• mechanics
• read standard blueprints
• set up crane

It also helps to know the following:

• crane load charts
• operate mobile crane
• operate railway lever frames
• write records for repairs
• advise on safety improvements
• apply technical communication skills
• electricity
• electronics
• hydraulics
• operate cranes
• operate tower crane
• perform risk analysis
• prepare compliance documents
• provide technical documentation
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• set up tower crane
• troubleshoot
• use rigging tools