Crane Operators for hire in Albany, NY
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Albany, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
GE Vernova
A Colarusso & Son, IncAnjoe’s Tree ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years16%2-5 years66%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $100,668 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,709 – $149,669 yearly
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Freight Conductor
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Welding CertificationTWIC Card+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMetalworkingMechanic/Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOverhead Crane CertificationPassenger EndorsementLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsSenior Operations Supervisor
Glenmont, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAutomotive RepairMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/picker
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitAerial Lift CertificationASQC CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+18 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft ExcelConverting Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOTRMetal Processor
Wynantskill, New York State
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPaintsVisual Arts PaintingCNC Milling MachineMachining
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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 73 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 a crane operator?
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: metal processor, converting 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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