Crane Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Heavy Lifting5%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED86%
    Bachelor's degree11%
    Master's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Cottrell
    Kloeckner Metals
    Kubota Manufacturing of America
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year3%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $71,549 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,372$89,230 yearly

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  • Process Operator

    Gainesville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Associate Safety ProfessionalCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalHACCP CertificationHoisting License+8 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPallet JackWarehouse Experience
  • Builder/Forklift Operator/Landscaper

    Flowery Branch, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Journeyman ElectricianLifeguard ExperienceAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+12 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSoCTime Management
  • Machine Operator

    Flowery Branch, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPharmacy Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Rough Terrain Forklift Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeAnalysis Skills
  • Logostics,Turret Truck Operator

    Gainesville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Quality AuditorScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTree CareReach TruckLift TruckLean
  • Crane Operator, Wichita Water Partners

    Flowery Branch, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationCrane Certification

    Skills

    Crane OperationCraneHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceDriving
  • Overhead Crane Operator/Age Oven operator/Machine Operator

    Oakwood, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDriving

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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 time management.

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: builder/forklift operator/landscaper, forklift operator/crane operator and logostics,turret truck 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 Gainesville, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?

Most crane operators have 12 years of professional experience.

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