Montana
“It is unlawful for a person to operate any crane and hoist equipment, when used in hoisting or lowering personnel or material, that has a manufacturer’s rating of more than 6 tons without first obtaining a license from the Department of Labor. This equipment includes overhead trolley and gantry cranes used in construction only and excludes equipment with excavation attachments or log loading equipment when in use.” (Montain Crane & Hoisting Program – License Information.)
“An applicant for a first-class crane hoisting license, first-class crane hydraulic license, first-class tower crane license or a first-class gantry and trolley license shall have no less than one year of experience in the operation of crane hoist equipment covered by this rule, at a minimum of 1000 hours per year.” (24.135.516 Crane Hoisting Operators License Requirements – 1-4.)
To become a crane operator in Montana, you must meet physical qualifications, pass written exams, and pass practical exams. You must also submit a physical exam within 180 days of applying for a license.
Montana Legal Documents & References
- Montana Department of Labor & Industry
- Montana Crane / Hoisting Operator Program
- Montana Crane / Hoisting Operator Program – License Information
- Hoisting Operators License Requirements
- Montana – TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY – CHAPTER 76. HOISTING ENGINES – General Provisions
- Montana – TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY – CHAPTER 76. HOISTING ENGINES – General Provisions – Crane And Hoist License Required
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