Crane Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Pitney Bowes
NCR
Prysmian Group
Time at current job
2-5 years80%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 522 profiles for Crane Operators in Boston, MA
Last updated: Oct 18, 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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Deck hand, Crane Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFlight OperationsFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialOSHA 10Advanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsProject Manager/Crane Specialist
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CDLPMPOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Saugus, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRExcavatorTWIC CardCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTeam SupervisionTeam LeadershipCrane Operator/Driver
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementHazmat+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAmmeterLeadershipRear Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceStick WeldingTechnician, Pipeline. Crane trucks operators. Forklift. Drivers transit bus .maintenance technicians.
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CDLEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceLifting Equipment
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Hoisting License.
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, excavator operator and equipment 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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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