Crane Operators for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Vulcan Materials Company
Cleveland Cliffs
Sims Metal
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $81,710 yearly
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Crane Operator
Severn, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsCrane operator
Gambrills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+15 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Excavator+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceEHSLeadershipSafe Drinking Water ActTime ManagementOrder Selector/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesOSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationHazmatWastewater Certification+16 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOTRLeadershipMechanic ExperienceVehicle SpottingCrane Operator
Elkridge, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsRigging and Hoisting OperationsCrane Operator
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCrane CertificationSkills
LeadershipCrane CertificationCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationOverhead CranesCrane Hoisting Operations
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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 76 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane 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: order selector/forklift operator and crane operator/ CDL driver/ signman.
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 Columbia, MD, 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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