Crane Operators for hire in Atlanta, GA
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 Atlanta, GA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
A-1 SignsAll Crane Rental of GeorgiaAlliance Mill Consulting IncTime at current job
2-5 years56%Less than a year22%1-2 years11%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $74,016 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,359 – $93,875 yearly
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Mobile Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTypingMobile Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationCDL B+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckCDL-A/ Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperiencePallet JackElectric Pallet JackMaterials HandlingMicrosoft OfficeExcavator Operator
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingWelding MachinesDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationWeldingForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsWeldingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCaulkingForklift/Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Crane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadOrder PickingCrane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDL aASE A4 Suspension & Steering CertificationCrane CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceRiggingHazard AnalysisRisk Analysis
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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 79 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane 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: tower crane operator, mobile crane operator and cdl-a/ crane 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 Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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