Crane Operators for hire in Fayetteville, NC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Schaeffler
ABC Supply Co
Eaton Corporation
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 75%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 613 profiles for Crane Operators in Fayetteville, NC
Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fayetteville, NC: $84,908 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,715 – $113,151 yearly
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Machine Operator
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSecret ClearanceForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCrane operator civil environmental
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationOSHA+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsNCCCO CertificationShop Welder/Fabricator and Machine
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftACI CertificationStick WeldingTIG WeldingWeldingWelders (Tool)+35 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningExcavator Operator
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourFall Protection Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftCNC Laser Machine Operator
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardReach TruckOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCherry PickerHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipRF ScannerPallet JackOverhead Crane Operator
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Wastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Wastewater Treatment OperatorCrane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operations
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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: communication skills, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: heavy equipment operator, CNC laser machine operator and crane operator/ rigger/truck driver.
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 Fayetteville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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