Crane Operators for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training12%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Charter Steel
Howmet Aerospace
Olympic Steel
Time at current job
More than 5 years38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,066 profiles for Crane Operators in Cleveland, OH
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $60,281 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,099 – $84,313 yearly
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Winder Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Stationary Engineer's LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicro trenching / administrator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCertified Notary PublicACI CertificationEPA Type IPatient Personal Care AssistanceASQC Certification+29 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorJourneyman LicenseCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCrane Operator/rigger
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementFall Protection Certification+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProject LeadershipCrane Operator/Rigger
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementForkliftAbuse CounselingVictims of Domestic Violence Support ExperienceFire SuppressionFirefighting+22 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: crane operator/rigger, winder 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 15 years of professional experience.
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