Crane Operators for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Golub CorporationCrane Stationery
A&J lawn care and tree seviceTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years17%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 307 profiles for Crane Operators in Albany, NY
Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $122,318 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $95,448 – $156,751 yearly
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Machine Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRaker for Flat Work Crew
Watervliet, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/picker
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitAerial Lift CertificationASQC CertificationCertified Pool OperatorHVAC CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft ExcelGeneral Labor
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitF EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorCIROHVAC CertificationOTRSkills
Heavy LiftingPositive PsychologyFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipRoofing Laborer
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOperator
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aWelding CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFront Loader TruckMaterials Handling
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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 66 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: operator, forklift operator and material handler/forklift operator/picker.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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