Crane Operators for hire in Charleston, WV
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
Amherst MadisonCrane 1 Services, IncGestamp
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 260 profiles for Crane Operators in Charleston, WV
Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, WV: $80,585 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,240 – $98,037 yearly
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Crane Operator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationNCCER CertificationJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMechanical KnowledgeCrane operators engineer workCrane
South Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCrane CertificationSafety Training UndergoneHoisting LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneForklift Operator/Material Handler
Dunbar, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementOperator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationOSHA Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceVehicle SpottingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBoom Truck Driver/Operator
Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO CertificationCDL BSkills
OTRWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceRegional LaneFlatbedHeavy Equipment OperationBoom TruckMachine Operator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMachine LearningLift TruckForklift
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
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: operator, superintendent / crane operator and crane operator/foreman.
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, WV, 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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