Crane Operators for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years26%Current company
303 proliftALL RECICLYNGAsphalt specialtiesTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years11%2-5 years61%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $94,252 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,747 – $131,129 yearly
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Crane Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTower ClimbingCrane OperationCrane Operator / GF
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CDLOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsBackhoe OperationLift TruckOverhead Crane Operator
Westminster, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMathematical AptitudeIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceHeavy equipment operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHeavy Equipment OperationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckSnow RemovalSnow PlowingLift TruckForkliftEquipment Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) ImplementationSafety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Crane OperationPipefitter journeymen/Material Handler/ Lead man
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTower ClimbingDrivingLift TruckForklift
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
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: traveling heavy equipment operator, crane operator / GF and forklift operator/material handler.
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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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