Crane Operators for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree15%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Republic Services
3M
Integer Holdings Corporation
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 897 profiles for Crane Operators in Buffalo, NY
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $63,809 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,617 – $93,347 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Order Puller
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationCertified Quality TechnicianLean Six Sigma CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckEnd Welder
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsForklift Operator/Picker
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftJ-STD-001 CertificationConstruction ExperienceOSHA 10Construction Industry ExperienceHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceOperator/Laborer
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementCrane Operator/Driver
Depew, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL BOSHA+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCraneDrivingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASQC CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAHACCP Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingGMPOrder FulfillmentMaterials 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 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 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: forklift operator/picker, crane operator/driver and forklift operator/order puller.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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