Crane Operators for hire in Baltimore, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Arconic
Wal-Mart
Samuel, Son & Co
Time at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,139 profiles for Crane Operators in Baltimore, MD
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $94,429 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,849 – $122,402 yearly
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Heavy Demolition/Wrecking Excavator Operator Heavy equipment operator
Essex, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC CardHoisting License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementGovernment Contractor
Rosedale, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DLifeguard ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC Card+10 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator heavy operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman HVACCADCCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EPA Universal Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSawsSawingDeckhand
Rosedale, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOverhead Crane CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLifeguard ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Excavator+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceEHSLeadershipSafe Drinking Water ActTime ManagementSaw Operator/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EPA Universal Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsMechanical KnowledgeJanitorial Experience
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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: deckhand, government contractor and machine operator heavy 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 Baltimore, MD, 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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