Crane Operators for hire in Dayton, OH

Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Dayton, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED86%
    Associate's degree9%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    BlueScope Coated Products
    AK Steel/Cleveland cliffs
    ALPLA Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year21%
    1-2 years7%
    2-5 years36%

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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dayton, OH: $48,307 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,047$70,612 yearly

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  • Forklift Operator

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    J-STD-001 CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHoisting License

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic Experience
  • Forklift Operator

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Just-In-TimeHeavy LiftingPackingPicking & PackingMRPSage
  • Machine Operator/press Operator

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Overhead Crane CertificationFire Alarm LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BCrane Certification

    Skills

    PackagingManufacturingMolding (Production Process)Injection (Injection Molding)Injection MoldingMolding Process Implementation
  • Crane Operator

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    SHRM Certified ProfessionalRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseRNAir Brake EndorsementSix Sigma Yellow Belt

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRPC-DMIS
  • Material Handler/Forklift Operator

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementEPA Type IAerial Lift CertificationASQC CertificationNATE CertificationTWIC Card

    Skills

    Fedex Ship ManagerCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCash HandlingForeign Language ProficiencyQuality Control
  • Heavy Crane Operator

    Clayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type ILean Six Sigma CertificationAerial Lift CertificationNCCCO Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsRegional LaneOTRHigh-End SalesWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising 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 65 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 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 OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to crane operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: forklift 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 22 years of professional experience.

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