Crane Operators for hire in Albany, NY
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Associate's degree
- 23%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Regeneron
Republic Services
GE Vernova
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 488 profiles for Crane Operators in Albany, NY
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $90,776 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,908 – $139,884 yearly
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Machine Operator/Assembler
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourWelding Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOperator
Voorheesville, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Wastewater Treatment OperatorCDL aForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDrivingSalesTree Climber/ Crane climber/Driver/Equipment Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL a+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceComputer OperationComputer LiteracyProcess Maintenance Technician
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRoad RollersMaterial Handling Equipment OperationExcavationLoader OperationDriver's License+16 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMilitaryPhotographyQuality InspectionWater Jet Operator/ Fabrication
Watervliet, New York State
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationOSHASkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTrainingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCrane
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What's the average time to fill a crane operator role?
The average time to fill a crane operator role is 76 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do crane operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a crane operator include: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: operator, precast foreman crane operator and machine operator/assembler.
What level of education is common for a crane operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a crane operator in Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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