Crane Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
Crane Worldwide Logistics
ABC Supply Co Inc
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years7%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $84,249 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,615 – $119,063 yearly
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Machine Operator/Crane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsLifts and HoistsLifting EquipmentCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckTeam Leader
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Robotic SystemsASE CertificationCraneCrane OperationASE Automobile Service Consultant CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceForklift Operator/Order Puller
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationCherry PickerAEDFirst Aid Certification+9 moreSkills
LeadershipRF ScannerOrder PickingShipping & ReceivingLogisticsComputer OperationCrane Operator/Driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL B+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCrane OperationCraneWarehouse ManagementDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceCrane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLConfined Space CertificationFall Protection CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLift TruckHi-LoCommercial VehicleBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsCrane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL aCDL BSkills
Heavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneHeavy Equipment Operation
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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 70 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 a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack 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/forklift operator, crane operator/driver and forklift operator/order puller.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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