Crane Operators for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Cleveland-Cliffs
ABC Supply Co
Allied Crawford SteelTime at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $65,303 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,605 – $116,499 yearly
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Take Off Operator
Covington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseCrane Hoisting OperationsOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHoisting License+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMachine Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationClass EForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsForklift Operator and crane operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBucket OperationMachine Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsLifts and HoistsOverhead Crane CertificationLifting EquipmentCraneRigging and Hoisting Operations+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrometerQuality AssuranceCrane Bay Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Product ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsQuality InspectionCalipersCrane Operator & Trainer
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DUSCG LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingClimbingManufacturing Facility ExperienceManufacturing
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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 80 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: machine operator, forklift operator and take off 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 Cincinnati, OH, 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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