§28-405.3 Additional Qualifications

Applicants for a hoisting machine operator license shall have the following additional qualifications.

An applicant for a class A basic hoisting machine operator license shall have at least three years experience within the five years prior to application under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed hoisting machine operator.

An applicant for a class B hoisting machine operator license shall have the following qualifications.

*Section 28-405.3.2 was amended by Local Law 80 of 2017. This law has an effective date of September 7, 2017.

An applicant for a class B hoisting machine operator license shall have a class A basic hoisting machine operator license, and shall have at least two years of experience prior to application under the direct and continuing supervision of a class B licensed hoisting machine operator operating the equipment for which he or she is applying for endorsement and shall satisfactorily demonstrate by operation that he or she is competent to operate a crane with a boom, including jibs and other extensions, exceeding 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length or truck-mounted tower crane exceeding 200 feet (60 960 mm) in height, or as otherwise provided in rules of the department.

*Section 28-405.3.2.1 was added by Local Law 80 of 2017. This law has an effective date of September 7, 2017.

An applicant for a class B hoisting machine operator licensing rating shall have a class B hoisting machine operator license and shall satisfactorily demonstrate that he or she is competent to operate a hoisting machine with a boom, including jibs and other extensions, exceeding 300 feet (91 440 mm) in length or a truck-mounted tower crane exceeding 300 feet (91 440 mm) in height. Unless otherwise provided in rules of the department, such competence shall be demonstrated by operation, practical examination, or completion of simulator training and shall be specific to the make and model of the hoisting machine for which the rating shall be issued. In addition to holding a rating, such hoisting machine operator must complete any orientation required by the department.

*Section 28-405.3.2.2 was added by Local Law 80 of 2017. This law has an effective date of September 7, 2017.

An applicant for a class C special hoisting machine operator license shall have at least two years experience within the three years prior to application under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed hoisting machine operator and have satisfactorily passed a practical examination in the operation of equipment for which such license is to be issued.