Crane Operators for hire in Asheville, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree6%Master's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
k jackson truckingLinamar Light MetalsAgru America, IncTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years33%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 283 profiles for Crane Operators in Asheville, NC
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Asheville, NC: $86,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $80,311 – $92,236 yearly
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Maintenance Technician
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
HorticultureKitchen ExperienceGreenhouse ExperienceFood Service ExperienceHoisting LicenseGreenhouse CultivationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoMachine Shop PressesMachine Operator
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLift TruckDie Setter
Weaverville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckLead winder operator
Leicester, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AluminumOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationWeldingCrane CertificationSkills
LeadershipOSHA Safety CertificationMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMachine Operator (CNC)
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCPIMCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipJust-In-TimeMachine Operator
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMachiningLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMechanical Knowledge
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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: leadership, communication 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: machine operator, rigger and crew lead, flagger.
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 Asheville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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