Crane Operators for hire in Greenville, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years26%Current company
Allied Crawford SteelCampbell CraneKlockner MetalsTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years15%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greenville, SC: $68,269 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,778 – $83,558 yearly
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Crane Operator
Mauldin, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCraneConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationCo-owner/Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
F EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceSONETCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Warehouse press brake operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCrane Certification+4 moreSkills
Biological HazardsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCrane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsExcavatorIndustrial Equipment+26 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLift TruckForkliftHi-LoExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Operator/Forklift Operator,machine operator associate
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLOSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane OperationCraneLift TruckOverhead Crane Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceCleaningFood Service ExperienceMicrosoft Word
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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, 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: overhead crane operator, co-owner/operator and crane operator/forklift 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 Greenville, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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