Overview

What’s involved

Crane/tractor and forklift operators in aquaculture load, carry and unload feed, equipment, supplies and packaged produce from and onto pallets, crates and containers and into storage warehouses, delivery trucks and vessels

How do they spend their day?

Crane, tractor, or forklift operators in aquaculture work from hatcheries, nurseries, at ports, and in processing facilities and are kept busy completing tasks such as:

  • Planning lift operations
  • Conducting a site assessment
  • Following safe operation procedures
  • Assessing and calculating load weights
  • Following safe lifting procedures
  • Monitoring weather conditions
  • Keeping records and logs
  • Moving bulk products and raw materials
  • Loading and unloading equipment and supplies
  • Manual handling
  • Using inventory equipment

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$55,000 - $120,000 per year
Skills you will use
Equipment maintenance
Forklift operation
General maintenance
Risk assessment
Operate lifting equipment
Safety equipment

Forklift: TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck or TLILIC0004 Licence to operate order picking forklift truck, once training and assessment is completed your registered training organisation will assist you to apply for a High-Risk Work licence. Crane Operation: Crane operators require a TLI30122 – Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations or Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations (CPC32920) A crane licence must be renewed every 5 years. Tractor operation: Does not require a licence however training in the unit of competency AHCMOM202- Operate Tractors is recommended.

Must be 18 years of age, hold a forklift licence/ HRW (High Risk Work) licence for Forklift operation. Forklift operation and tractor driving experience highly valued by employers. Crane Operator licencing is dependent on the type of crane being operated (slew or non slew) and the cranes capacity.

Safe operation of forklift, tractor or crane, use of personal protective equipment, following work health and safety protocols, assessing loads and lifts and general maintenance.

Responsible, committed to safety, reliable, punctual, efficient and enjoys working in a team.