Job Role: Operator Gantry Crane - CB - National


Role Description

The job role of Operator Gantry Crane - CB - National will ensure that workers can operate bridge cranes and gantry cranes safely.

  • Bridge crane consists of a bridge beam or beams that are mounted to end carriages at each end, can travel along elevated runways, and has 1 or more hoisting mechanisms arranged to traverse across the bridge.


  • Gantry crane consists of a bridge beam or beams supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages, can travel on supporting surfaces or deck levels, whether fixed or not, and has a crab with 1 or more hoisting units arranged to travel across the bridge.


NOTE: These are to be used as a guide only. If you are unsure which role applied to you, please seek clarification from the operator with whom you propose to work as to what role is required for your intended duties. It is the individual's responsibility to ensure that the appropriate role is held before work is carried out.

This role is included in the National Plant Matrix.

Medical Requirement
  • No medical requirement.

Currency Requirement
  • High Risk Work Licence issued by Government or industry organisation.

Competency Requirements

Must have all of the following:
Must have at least one of the following:




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