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    State Board of Crane Operators

    The State Board of Crane Operators regulates the practice, licensure and registration of crane operators in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to safeguard life, health and property.

    Apply for or Renew Your License

    The Pennsylvania State Board of Crane Operators is responsible for regulating the operation of cranes through licensure, registration, certification and discipline of those engaged in the practice of crane operation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates crane operators and registers trainees, as well as the discipline of the unlicensed practice of the profession.  Under this authority, it is the role of the Board to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a crane operator under its jurisdiction engaged in immoral or unprofessional conduct by departing from, or failing to conform to, an ethical or quality standard of the profession. All Pennsylvania licensees are reminded to review the requirements of professional licensure as set forth in the Practice Act and Board Regulations to provide services that are consistent with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice.

    Board Laws and Regulations

     

    How to Notify the Board of National Recertifications

    In the case of a licensee applying for initial licensure or renewal of license where national certifications will expire before the biennial renewal cycle will expire, the licensee shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has renewed their national certification.

    Failure to maintain national certification or to submit evidence of renewal of national certification shall subject the licensee to disciplinary action. 

    Licensees can inform the Board of their NCCCO or other national recertifications by emailing the Board at ra-crane_operators@pa.gov and attaching a copy of the national certificate.  They should also include in the email their name as it appears on their license, as well as their license number.

    Contact us

    Call us

    1-833-DOS-BPOA - Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Language interpreters available.

    Call us

    Email us

    ra-craneoperators@pa.gov -- Please note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

    Email us

    Mailing address

    State Board of Crane Operators P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

    Mailing address

    Physical address

    2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Physical address

    Get support

    To contact the Board with general or application questions or assistance related to your license, application and/or for any technical support pertaining to the PA Licensing System known as PALS, please reference the link below.

    Create a Ticket

    Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario. You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.