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Construction & repair · Construction
Crane Op
Heavy lifting.
CushionedCladScore™ 85/100 · Cushioned
Career economics
- Average salary
- $65k / yr
- Upper estimate
- $100k / yr
- Growth estimate
- +4%
- Demand
- High
- Green-energy relevance
- 30/100
- AI exposure
- Moderate
Requirements
- Eyesight
- Excellent
- Fitness
- Low
- Work at heights
- Yes
- Own tools
- Not typical
Skills that matter
- Depth · Physical100
- Safety · Soft100
- Control · Technical95
A day in the work
- 1
Set
Stab.
- 2
Lift
Move.
- 3
Place
Drop.
Trade matrix analysis
Six factors on one chart. A wider shape means more strength — but a high entry barrier or physical demand is a cost, not a benefit.
- Pay ceiling
- 40 · Upper estimate $100k
- Resilience
- 85 · CladScore 85
- Growth
- 60 · +4% estimate
- Entry barrier
- 40 · Shorter training route
- Physical demand
- 100 · Fitness: Low
- Green relevance
- 30 · 30/100
Verdict · Balanced
A steady, reliable option with moderate growth and resilience.
Illustrative 5-year pay path
Stable replacement demand as experienced workers retire or move on.
Not directly green-tech, but materials, waste and energy rules will still change the job.
Derived from DeepClad's illustrative catalogue, not a live forecast.
Your pathway in
Step 1
Cert
6 Months · CCO · Estimate $5k
- Then: build experience, specialise, and keep credentials current. Requirements vary by location.
Where it can lead
Illustrative figures from the supplied catalogue, not a live labour-market forecast. USD estimates vary by region.