Crane Operators for hire in Asheville, NC

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 Asheville, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Leadership
    9%
    Heavy Lifting
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    81%
    Associate's degree
    13%
    Master's degree
    2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Eaton
    • Eaton Corporation
    • Lincare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    40%
    1-2 years
    40%
    More than 5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 318 profiles for Crane Operators in Asheville, NC

Last updated: Nov 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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  • Welder/Fabricator/Fitter

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsASE CertificationASME Codes & StandardsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift Truck
  • Machine Operator

    Weaverville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHi-LoLeadership
  • Maintenance Technician/Supervisor

    Candler, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationEPA Type IIWastewater CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+9 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician Experience
  • Machine Operator

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Lifeguard ExperienceOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAED+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEHS
  • CMC Technician

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipOhmmeterMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Boom truck/crane operator

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL BCrane Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForklift

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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 78 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, leadership and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?

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, operator and CMC technician.

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 11 years of professional experience.

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