Crane Operators for hire in Greenville, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
3M
Accurate BrazingAdidas
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,787 profiles for Crane Operators in Greenville, SC
Last updated: Oct 13, 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/Forklift Operator,machine operator associate
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA Safety CertificationHazmatDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material Handling+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneSmall Press Operator/overhead Crane Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Operator
Mauldin, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceCrane OperationCraneConstruction ExperienceShipper
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseEPA Type IIServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationServsafe+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingInventory ManagementMachine operator
Taylors, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aElectric Pallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingManufacturingBasic MathMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Associate's DegreeAssociate's Degree in Information TechnologyDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationInformation TechnologySkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings
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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 79 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 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: machine operator, plant operator/blast coordinator and machine 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 13 years of professional experience.
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