Crane Operators for hire in Columbia, SC
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Heavy Lifting6%Communication Skills5%Crane Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Smith-Midland CorporationApex Tool Group
Best SupplyTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years17%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $46,340 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,521 – $66,032 yearly
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Crane Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
LowboyCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPress Brake Operator
Gaston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCraneCrane OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCrane OperationCNC Machinist
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Robotic SystemsFanucASME Codes & StandardsDriver's LicenseRoboticsForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWelder/Fabricator and heavy machine operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationCrane CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFront-End LoadersExcavatorCryogenics truck driver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift Certification+16 moreSkills
Time ManagementOTRAutomobile TransportationLifting EquipmentGeneral Freight TransportationLoad Securing Rigging Method
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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 crane operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: cryogenics truck driver, CNC machinist 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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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