Crane Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
ABC Building & Roofing Supply CorpAlltech Building SystemsAndover healthcare INCTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $116,373 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,725 – $197,056 yearly
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Crane Operator/Driver
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker Endorsement+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAmmeterLeadershipRegional LaneRear Loader TruckBoom Truck Operator
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationCDLOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipLowboyCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingFORKLIFT OPERATOR
Brockton, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceBasic MathMathBoom LiftBoom TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingLowboyPresentation SkillsMechanic ExperienceMechanical ExcavatorsBulldozersMachine Operator/Cable Extruder
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPest ControlPest Control ProceduresSAPSAP ERPHeavy Equipment Operator / Field Operations
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLOverhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10CDL BTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Materials HandlingTankerTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingHazmatTruck Handling
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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 70 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 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: heavy equipment operator, FORKLIFT OPERATOR and heavy equipment operator / field operations.
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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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