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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3,267
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 70%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
FedEx Freight
- Steel Dynamics
Atkore
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,267 profiles for Crane Operators in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $76,652 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,439 – $95,631 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 SkillsTypingMachine Operator/Assembler/Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingMaterials HandlingPallet JackMobile Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationCDL B+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckTower Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL aCrane CertificationSkills
LeadershipCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckDeburr Technician
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality InspectorBlueprint ReadingOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlasteringISO 9001RF ScannerOrder PickingWarehouse counter
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozer
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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, 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 Forklift Certification.
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 rigger.
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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