Crane Operators for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Lift Truck4%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training10%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years14%6-10 years32%Current company
CENTURY ALUMINUMAllied Crawford SteelCarver Companies
Time at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years16%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 606 profiles for Crane Operators in Charleston, SC
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $73,188 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,245 – $93,570 yearly
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Certified Crane Operator, NCCCO
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Crane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLoader OperationConstruction ExperiencePipe welder/Cnc operator
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ManagementTeam SupervisionSix Sigma CertificationWarehouse Management ExperienceOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceForklift Operator
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Scrum MasterIATCCSPCCNPCCIECDLSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCertified Construction ManagerNCCCO CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLLeanCDL aTWIC CardSkills
Heavy LiftingOTRCrane OperationCraneLeanManufacturingReach Truck Operator
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse 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 66 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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
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, pipe welder/cnc operator and loader operator - KRM.
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 Charleston, SC, 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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