Crane Operators for hire in Asheville, NC
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candidates
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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 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckMachine Operator
Weaverville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHi-LoLeadershipMaintenance 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 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceMachine Operator
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAED+8 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEHSCMC Technician
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOhmmeterMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBoom truck/crane operator
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL BCrane CertificationSkills
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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