Crane Operators for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Vocational or technical training14%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years16%6-10 years22%Current company
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Salit Specialty RebarSimmers Crane Design & ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years14%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Lead Electrician
Kenmore, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProgrammable Logic ControllersLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsLow VoltageForklift Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementASQC CertificationCertified Pool OperatorJourneyman LicenseHVAC Certification+22 moreSkills
Time ManagementLift TruckUnloadingLoadingOrder PickingComputer OperationForklift 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 TruckForklift Operator/Material Handler
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASQC CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingGMPOrder FulfillmentEnd Welder
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFirst Aid Training+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCrane OperationCraneWarehouse Selector
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsForkliftReach TruckWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operations
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack 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, forklift operator/material handler and lead electrician.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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