Crane Operators for hire in Allentown, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
ABC Supply Co
Coherent Corp
Heidelberg Materials
Time at current job
1-2 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 976 profiles for Crane Operators in Allentown, PA
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Allentown, PA: $79,167 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,058 – $152,648 yearly
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Driver's Helper / Trash Collector
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment Safety Trainer/ Crane Inspector
Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftConfined Space CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Public SpeakingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCnc and manual Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordMobile Crane Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Safety ProfessionalAED+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementDecision MakingCrane Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsForklift Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementHazmatScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPallet JackMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 79 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: knuckle boom operator, cherry picker operator and forklift 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 Allentown, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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