Crane Operators for hire in Harrisburg, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Vocational or technical training5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Cleveland-Cliffs
DP World
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,471 profiles for Crane Operators in Harrisburg, PA
Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Harrisburg, PA: $117,356 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,487 – $173,265 yearly
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Crane operator
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWinder Operator
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceHousekeeping AssistanceCleaningJockey Driver / Crane Operator
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRCrane Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring InstrumentsWeldingOperator
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementCrane OperationCraneHeavy Equipment OperationOverhead Crane Operator
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDOverhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipConstruction InspectionEHSConstruction ExperienceOverhead Crane Operator
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Crane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneCommunication SkillsFood Handling
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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 78 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Overhead 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, operator and crane operator/heavy equipment 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 Harrisburg, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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