Crane Operators for hire in Asheville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Affordable Tree Service(OWNER)Agru America, IncArc drillingTime at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 266 profiles for Crane Operators in Asheville, NC
Last updated: Sep 21, 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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Machine Operator/Assembler
Arden, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDie Setter
Weaverville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckMachine Operator
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAED+8 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckWelder/Fabricator/Fitter
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMaintenance Technician/Supervisor
Asheville, 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
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceMicrosoft WordComputer Operation
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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 80 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, machine operator/assembler and lead winder 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 Asheville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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