Crane Operators for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree15%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
Amazon
ABC Supply Interiors
ABM INTERIORSTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years6%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $81,316 yearly
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CNC Machinist Setup/Operator
Germantown, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceUnloadingLoadingCrane Operator/Heavy haul CDL-A truck driver
Brooklyn Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aCrane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceRestorationDrywallCarpentryAquatic Facility ExperienceEstimating Construction Project BudgetsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Demolition/Wrecking Excavator Operator Heavy equipment operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC CardHoisting License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingCrane 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 ExperienceSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Maryland City, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHASkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftHi-Lo
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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 73 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, OSHA 10 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: CNC machinist setup/operator and heavy demolition/wrecking excavator operator heavy equipment 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 Columbia, MD, 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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