Crane Operators for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Pepsi Co
PHILLIPS 66
Magna International Inc
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,769 profiles for Crane Operators in Brooklyn, NY
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $60,737 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,572 – $71,530 yearly
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Sheet Metal Worker
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationEPA Type IConfined Space CertificationJourneyman HVACAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCertified KNUCKLE BOOM operator
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookBoom Truck Operator
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DPassenger EndorsementPhysician Assistant LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+16 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHi-LoRear Loader TruckLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSenior Crane Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsJust-In-TimeLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersAsbestos removal & crane operator
Elmhurst, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftLoader OperationCrane OperationMobile Crane Operator
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsLifeguard ExperienceCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+17 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceHeavy LiftingCDLDrivingHydraulicsExcavator
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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, OSHA 10 and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: senior crane operator, sheet metal worker and crane operator/forklift 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 Brooklyn, NY, 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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