Crane Operators for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years32%Current company
Alro Steel CorporationKloeckner MetalsCrane south servicesTime at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years14%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $49,889 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,862 – $69,402 yearly
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Crane Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ExcavatorHoisting LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTower ClimbingOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsScaffold Journeyman
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Mechanic ExperienceKnowledge ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBlender Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10Armed Security LicenseAEDSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceCrane Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementACI CertificationIMSA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBlender operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMaterials HandlingLift TruckProcessor
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInventory ManagementSales
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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 65 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 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: picker/packer, forklift operator and blender operator.
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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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