Crane Operators for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Vocational or technical training14%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
RyersonBrasfield & Gorrie
A-1 SignsTime at current job
2-5 years71%1-2 years14%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $75,396 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,809 – $95,046 yearly
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Mobile Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationCDL B+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckOverhead Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction PlumbingPlumbingConstruction ExperienceTower Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL aCrane CertificationSkills
LeadershipCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForklift/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 SkillsRiggingCraneHazard AnalysisRisk AnalysisOverhead Crane Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingRiggingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadDelivery Driving
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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, OSHA 10 and Crane 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, overhead crane operator and wireline operator/ 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 16 years of professional experience.
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