Crane Operators for hire in Harrisburg, PA
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1,457
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Cleveland-Cliffs
Johnson Controls
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,457 profiles for Crane Operators in Harrisburg, PA
Last updated: Oct 25, 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 SkillsOperator/Laborer
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationMOW Track Maintenance Operator
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementShipping & ReceivingMachine Operator
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceUnloadingCrane operator
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingReach TruckWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsOperator
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementCrane OperationCraneHeavy Equipment Operation
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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, 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 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, 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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