Crane Operators for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree9%Master's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
Mid-West Forge CorporationOlympic Steel
Castle metals
Time at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years17%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $58,240 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,217 – $82,294 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Garfield Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOverhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationOverhead Crane Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementPharmacy Technician CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationArmed Security LicenseCNASkills
Just-In-TimeLeadershipFedex Ship ManagerMathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator/Rigger
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Skills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementUtility Worker
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourRough Terrain Forklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCDLSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCrane operator/tow motor driver load and unload load
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterWarehouse ExperiencePackingForklift Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementCDL CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime Management
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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: 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 Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: forklift operator, weld operator and crane operator/rigger.
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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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