Crane Operators for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years6%Current company
Siskin Steel & Supply CoSteel warehouseBull Moose Tube
Time at current job
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years27%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $48,802 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,602 – $73,051 yearly
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Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOverhead Crane Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DSeries 7Six Sigma CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationEngineer in TrainingPMPSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceForklift Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CAPMCISSPFirst Aid CertificationCertified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseCertified Apartment ManagerSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsOverhead Crane Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationClass DDriver's LicenseTIPSPesticide Applicator's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementLift TruckMachine Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftMachiningOutdoor Work ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/Crane Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCoiled SteelAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceProduct ManagementSupervising 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 Crane Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: overhead crane operator, operator and 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 13 years of professional experience.
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