Crane Operators for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Crane Operation5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training22%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years18%6-10 years16%Current company
South Carolina Ports Authority
W International
Allied Crawford SteelTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years10%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $78,486 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,216 – $99,012 yearly
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Crane Operator/Rigger
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenance WorkTruck Driver Class A/ Crane Operator
Hanahan, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CraneCrane OperationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL a+2 moreSkills
Regional LaneLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationSupply ChainCertified Crane Operator, NCCCO
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Crane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLoader OperationMachine Operator/Assembler
Hanahan, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseClean Driving RecordCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftStrand Tender and Crane Operator
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsProject ManagementManaging ProjectsPreventive MaintenanceCrane operator and laborer
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPower ToolsHand Tools
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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 73 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, crane operation and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane Certification and TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: machine operator/assembler, STS crane operator and crane operator/rigger.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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