Crane Operators for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Bachelor's degree12%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years24%Current company
Siskin Steel & Supply CoBull Moose Tube
Sese Industrial Services US CorpTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years23%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,282 profiles for Crane Operators in Chattanooga, TN
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $52,393 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,094 – $80,514 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator/Forklift operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCrane Lifting OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCrane Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTower Crane Operator
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL a+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler/Machine Operator use
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitCertified Notary PublicConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementARRT (M) Certification+17 moreSkills
NVOCCStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOverhead Crane Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DSeries 7Six Sigma CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationEngineer in TrainingPMP+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor Experience
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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, 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: operator, crane operator/forklift operator and overhead crane operator/forklift 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 Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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