(a) An applicant for a crane operator's license shall file an application with the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner and in accordance with reasonable requirements determined by the commissioner.
(b) To qualify to take the crane operator's license examination, the applicant must provide evidence in a form acceptable to the commissioner that:
A. The applicant is at least 21 years old;
B. The applicant has worked as a crane operator for at least 2,000 hours during the preceding 48-month period or that the applicant has completed an apprenticeship program that is recognized by the board of crane operators examiners;
C. The applicant has not had a crane operator's or comparable license suspended or revoked by the City of Chicago or any other jurisdiction; provided, however, that upon good cause shown and after a full investigation, the building commissioner may waive this prohibition;
D. The applicant has no history of substance abuse during the preceding three years or that the applicant has successfully completed a certified substance abuse rehabilitation program;
E. The applicant has the present physical ability to safely operate a crane; and
F. The applicant has the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that allows effective communication on the job site.
(c) In addition to the requirements in subsection (b) of this section, to qualify to take the crane operator’s license examination, the applicant shall have a current and valid national certification issued by an approved accredited certifying entity identifying the type(s) of crane that the applicant is certified to operate, provided, however, that this item (c) shall not apply if no national certification exists for the specific machines the applicant seeks a license to operate under this chapter.
(d) All applicants meeting the qualifications in this section shall be allowed to take the crane operator's license examination upon payment of the required fee.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-11-13, p. 71889, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-14, p. 98037, § 18; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3653, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 1-24-24, p. 8634, Art. I, § 3)