because they have a crane at their job that they run every day. And then we have people who, for their company, might get in a crane once a week or once a month or once every three months.”
This flexibility lets trainees concentrate on the skills they need most, while companies gain operators who are confident, capable and ready to step onto the jobsite.
Expanding Access As part of its broader strategy, GCI is developing a four-week New Operator Program aimed at beginners and career changers, with a planned launch in August 2026. The program addresses a common hurdle for new operators: limited access to crane seat time when companies are hesitant to put inexperienced workers on expensive equipment.
“ We’ re working on launching our New Operator Program, that’ s going to take people who are just trying to get
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