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Crane Operator Board of Examiners

Crane Operator Board of Examiners

Staff Contact

Vincent Rapacciuolo, Safety & Health Program Manager 2
Phone (518) 457-3530 email – [email protected]

Program Justification: Worker Protection, Division of Safety & Health 

Responsibilities

  • Make recommendations to the Commissioner of Labor with respect to examinations, experience, and competence of such applicants.
  • Holds hearings prior to determinations by the Commissioner to suspend or revoke certificates, or to refuse to renew certificates.
  • Report findings and recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to such hearings.

Authority

12 NYCRR 61

Membership Structure

Three members are appointed by the Commissioner of Labor: one of whom is a crane operator and one represents crane owners. Each member of the advisory board shall serve without salary or other compensation, but, shall be allowed necessary and actual transportation expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties.

Current Board Members

MemberCounty of ResidenceMember Qualification
Theron HogleOswegoCertified Operator
John DillionHerkimerCertified Operator, Represents Crane Owners
Jeff LoughlinWestchesterCertified Crane Operator
Vincent RapacciuoloRensselaerNYS Department of Labor

 

Board Financials

Crane Operators Examining Board
Organization, Title
Member NameCounty of ResidenceFY 2022-23
Expenses
Est. FY 2023-24 ExpensesEst. FY 2024-24 Expenses
Upstate NY Operating Engineers Local 158, Manager, RetiredTheron HogleOswego$2,470.90$2,500.00$2,500.00
Tioga Construction, Certified OperatorJohn DillonHerkimer$1,158.63$1,250.00$1,250.00

International Union of Operating Engineers

Local 137, Business Manager

Jeff LoughlinWestchester$2,357.12$2,500.00$2,500.00
NYSDOL, Program Manager 2Vincent Rapacciuolo (DOL)RensselaerNANANA

 

Meeting Information

Meeting Location: Various locations throughout the state as required. Regular meetings are open to the public, however practical testing meetings are not. 

Meeting Dates: 

  • 2022: No Public Meetings
  • 2022: Practical Exams
    • April 25-27, 2022 - Montrose, NY
    • May 9-11, 2022 - Glenmont, NY
    • May 23-24, 2022 - Frankfort, NY
    • June 6-9, 2022 - Lake View, NY
    • September 12-15, 2022 - Constantia, NY and Cicero, NY
    • October 3-4, 2022 - Glenmont, NY
    • October 31-November 7, 2022 - Yaphank, NY and Hauppauge, NY
  • 2023: No Public Meetings
  • 2023: Practical Exams
    • April 24-26, 2023 - Yaphank, NY and Holtsville, NY
    • ​​​​​May 8-9, 2023 - Montrose, NY
    • May 22-23, 2023 - Glenmont, NY
    • June 5-6, 2023 - Frankfort, NY
    • June 19-22, 2023 - Lake View, NY
    • September 19-21, 2023 - Constantia, NY and Cicero, NY
    • Dates to be announced for Glenmont, NY, Montrose, NY, Yaphank, NY and Hauppauge, NY

Agendas: None

Minutes: None

Comments: No provision for quorum