Crane Operators for hire in Allentown, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
ABC Supply Co
Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLCAMERICAN CRANE & Equipment CorporationTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Allentown, PA: $88,290 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,393 – $157,821 yearly
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Cherry Picker Operator
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer CommunicationPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) ImplementationSafety EquipmentMachine Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPallet JackShipping & ReceivingDrivingCommercial DrivingOverhead Crane Operator
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Developing Strategic Business PlansBusiness PlanningLeadershipEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurshipDriver's License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipClass A CDL Driver/Crane operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingKnuckle boom operator
Coplay, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO Certification+6 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment OperationLandscape MaintenanceMachine operator and welder
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCNAForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceMathematical AptitudeTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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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 70 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 leadership.
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: 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 16 years of professional experience.
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