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Recertification
Ozarks Operator Rules
Federal OSHA
Federal OSHA inspects private worksites in Greene County under the national crane standard.
Truck cranes count
Many truck-mounted cranes, including articulating cranes, are covered when used in construction. Some delivery uses are exempt — check with your employer.
No state license
Missouri has no crane license; a national card is the credential.
Exemptions are specific. Confirm with OSHA and your certifier before assuming your truck is exempt.
Springfield-Area Work
Trucking and flatbed
Crane-equipped trucks deliver materials across the region; see our flatbed crew program.
Healthcare construction
Hospital and clinic projects need mobile cranes and rooftop lifts.
Utility work
Line crews set poles across the Ozarks.
Credentials for Ozarks Crews
Deliveries
Articulating crane
Knuckle-boom trucks for deliveries and rooftops.
Articulating crane certification →Springfield Certification Plan
Identify your truck
Articulating, service truck or digger derrick — each has its own certification and exam.
Study between runs
Open the course on any phone or tablet during layovers or slow afternoons.
Schedule testing
Find a written test center in southwest Missouri, then book a practical; our practical exam checklist helps you prepare.
Keep it current
Recertify within five years and track your seat hours along the way.
Hills and Karst
The Ozarks' hilly terrain and karst geology — with sinkholes, voids and uneven ground — make crane setup trickier than on flat ground. Operators need to understand leveling, outrigger pads and ground-bearing pressure, all of which appear on certification exams.
Truck-mounted cranes are especially common in the region because so many loads are delivered and set from the same vehicle. Knowing when your truck counts as a crane under OSHA, and which certification fits, keeps you and your employer compliant.
Trucking and transportation companies based in the area often value drivers who also hold crane credentials, which can broaden your job options.