Career Choices in Crane, Rigging and Transport (According to Myers-Briggs Type)
The infamous Myers-Briggs test provides insight into strengths and aligns to many career options, but what about the trades? Or more specifically, how do these interests align with careers in crane, rigging and specialized transportation?
Here are a couple of career options aligned to personality types outlined by "Love to Know." https://jobs.lovetoknow.com/Career_Choices_According_to_Myers-Briggs_Type
ESTJ: The Practical Supervisor
ESTJs love to organize everything. Projects, people, resources, whatever it is - they set it in order.
These people are the Project Managers at companies in this industry. From route planning for overweight loads, obtaining permits and planning the logistics of the people, equipment and time needed to complete a project - these individuals use their skills and knowledge to plan the jobs you see in the videos below.
ISTJ: The Productive Realist
ISTJs are also responsible organizers. The difference is that they are more introverted, so being around people and teams can be draining for them. Being reliable and dutiful, ISTJs tend to uphold rules and follow regulations exactly.
In this niche of the construction industry, these individuals are most often the engineers. Engineers are in high demand! They are needed to ensure the real-world problems are solved using their skills in structural and mechanical engineering. This oftentimes includes manufacturing or in planning a job like bridge construction or maintenance.
ESTP: Troubleshooter Extraordinaire
An ESTP loves to solve problems and do so quickly. They can quickly grasp the facts relevant to a situation and see a way out of trouble. With a concrete, hands-on approach, an ESTP can handle many types of work.
These individuals will find many career paths within this industry. They may be found in safety and training where they help others develop their skills for this hands-on work. This role can be very rewarding to an ESTP.
Some ESTPs will find the role of an inspector rewarding. The job requires them to be out and about, and no two days are the same. At the same time, there are specific rules to follow and the need to understand complex situations quickly.
ISTP: Flexible Technician
An ISTP loves to achieve and use technical skills. They enjoy hands-on work with tools in a trade or using the tools of business and technology. This personality type is happiest when they have built something concrete and enjoy work that involves physical activity.
Many ISTP's gravitates toward a career in this industry where they can be part of large-scale projects like bridge repair, new stadium construction, or complex moves.
INTJ: Strategic Mastermind
Creating innovative solutions to complex problems is the forte of many INTJs. They enjoy abstract theories and love to turn ideas into a reality. Often, this personality type enjoys working alone or with a small team.
Engineers of this type are found in this industry and serve as the masterminds behind the one-of-a-kind equipment needed to transport unusual loads, problem solve challenges with clients or on a jobsite, and the innovation needed to meet client requests.
ENTP: Inventive Visionaries
On the job, ENTPs often take a casual and unstructured approach to their work. They enjoy working with ingenuity as they find solutions for challenging problems. They value expertise and influence and dislike routine. As a result, this personality type is often entrepreneurial.
This industry often sees ENTP's in companies who provide tech solutions or manufacturing to crane, rigging or transport companies. These out-of-the-box thinkers are solving the industries challenges with logging hours on the road, streamlining permitting with databases and online solutions, plus enhancements to equipment and safety. Imagine: perhaps it was ENTP that developed PPE Fall equipment and standards!
These are just a few of the many careers and roles in this specialized industry. Do you have students who would be good candidates for this rewarding industry?
Next steps:
- Contact an SC&RA member company in your area
- Ask for someone to come talk to your interested students
- Ask for a field trip to their facility
- Encourage your students to apply for an SC&RF scholarship to earn certificates/skills needed to work in the industry.