Crane Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Bechtel
ABC Supply Co Inc
Mettler-Toledo
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,646 profiles for Crane Operators in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $83,594 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,377 – $117,689 yearly
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Machine Operator and Assembler
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationIPC 610Airframe & Powerplant LicenseIPC-610 CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitCrane Lifting OperationsConfined Space CertificationF Endorsement+22 moreSkills
Time ManagementCoiled SteelLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseIMSA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCrane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsEPA 608 Technician CertificationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOSHA 10Driver's License+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCrane OperationCraneFabricationCrane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL aCDL BSkills
Heavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLConfined Space CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsFall Protection CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLift TruckCommercial VehicleBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)
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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 79 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: automated systems technician/ L3 laser operator, machine operator and assembler and rigger/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 Columbus, OH, 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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