11. Crane operator

A crane (especially a tower crane) cannot be operated without a crane operator, and not just anyone can be a crane operator. The candidate must (after a medical examination) undergo CACES (certificat d'aptitude à la conduite en sécurité) training, culminating in an examination, and then his employer must issue him with a driving authorization for the type of equipment set out in his certificate. This authorization allows the operator to "drive" the crane.

The role of a crane operator is crucial; in the past, it was said, especially in the construction industry, that the result of a job site was largely due to the crane operator.

From his cabin, he can see almost everything, he knows the workstations, their workflows, the loads (packages) he has to bring to a team at a given moment. When a team leader asks for equipment or materials, if the...