Crane Operators for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years4%6-10 years30%Current company
Cleveland-Cliffs
Ajax metal processingTime at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years17%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $44,146 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,315 – $50,866 yearly
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Crane Operator/Forklift Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationWelding CertificationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSalesCleaningCrane Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduction Team Lead/ Skilled Trade Operator
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOhmmeterJust-In-TimeTime ManagementPress Operator
Harper Woods, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceStrategic PlanningLowboyOracle Transportation ManagementShipping and Receiving Supervisor Operator,Material Handler, crane operator, overhead crane operator and shipping and receiving
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceJust-In-TimeInventory ControlInventory ManagementRF ScannerComputer OperationForklift Operator/Order Picker
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingJust-In-TimeCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising 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 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 Crane 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, overhead crane operator (cab operated) and production team lead/ skilled trade 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 Detroit, MI, 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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