There are over a dozen grades, or restrictions, of a MA hoisting license. These are categorized into four classes:
- Class 1: Hoisting
- Class 2: Excavating
- Class 3: Tower/Electric & Air
- Class 4: Specialty
Within each class, there may be multiple license grades:
- Class 1: Grades 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
- Class 2: Grades 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
- Class 3: Grade 3A
- Class 4: Grades 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G
For Classes 1-2, the "A" grades cover the operation of all equipment in that category, while grades "B"-"D" get more restrictive as you go, with the "D" grade covering the least amount of equipment in the category.
Visit our Massachusetts Hoisting License Equipment Chart to see specifically which equipment is covered by each license grade.
You must hold the appropriate license grade(s) for all equipment you will be operating. For example, one individual may hold a 1C, 2A, 4C, and 4D hoisting licenses.
For each Mass. hoisting license grade you'd like to hold, you must pass a state examination. You can add grades to your existing hoisting license at any time by taking the MA hoisting license test for that particular grade.