Crane Operators for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
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Blatter EnergyARCOSA
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years23%2-5 years42%
Browse Indeed's database of 312 profiles for Crane Operators in Albuquerque, NM
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $98,639 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,884 – $121,798 yearly
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CNC Machine Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRMotorcycle License+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementMachine Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsManufacturingBasic MathMathOperator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Erosion ControlFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Certified Construction ManagerCPR+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsFront Loader TruckCNC Machine Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseCDL CAir Brake EndorsementTIPSServsafe+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsDriver/Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsRegional LaneOTRMaintenanceTechnician
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
LeadershipService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: CNC machine operator, machine operator and operator.
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 Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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