Crane Operators for hire in Columbia, SC
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Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years4%Current company
B&P EnterprisesSmith-Midland CorporationWilliams infrastructureTime at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years17%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $47,968 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,206 – $65,357 yearly
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Boom operator/Laborer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardCrane CertificationSkills
Front Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFront-End LoadersHaul Truck Driver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Rough Terrain Forklift CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceRegional LaneIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHASkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSedimentOutdoor Work ExperienceLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsLoader OperationDriver's LicenseSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHi-LoReach TruckWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsTravel Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DACI CertificationEPA Type IConfined Space CertificationPMPSkills
Front Loader TruckAssistant Manager ExperienceLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersLift TruckMechanical ExcavatorsMaintenance technician/Operator/Machine Operator/ Computer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationOverhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLowboyIndustrial Mechanic Experience
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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 66 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: leadership, 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 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: heavy equipment operator, forklift operator and cab crane 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, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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