Crane Operators for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Cleveland-Cliffs
Konecranes
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $46,559 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,615 – $64,489 yearly
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Crane Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseRNAir Brake EndorsementSix Sigma Yellow Belt+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRTime ManagementProduction Associate
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationEngineer in TrainingScissor Lift CertificationCNCDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCoiled SteelOverhead Crane Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoOverhead Crane Operator
Miamisburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationPOSCrane Operator-Class B CDL Driver
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLCraneNCCER CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneDelivery DrivingMachine Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingFedex Ship ManagerPackingPackaging
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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 76 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 crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 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: overhead crane operator, heavy crane operator and 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 Dayton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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