Crane Operators for hire in Hartford, CT
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Heavy Equipment Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
Infra MetalsInfra-metalsAero Crane ServiceTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years16%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hartford, CT: $93,837 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,743 – $114,740 yearly
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Car Hauler Truck Driver
New Britain, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationCrane OperationFirearms LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
LowboyFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCDL Transfer Driver
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCDLFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsExcavator Operator
New Britain, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHand ToolsMaintenanceDetailingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingSaw Operator
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePackagingCoater Operator
Avon, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLift TruckForkliftMachiningCrane Operator
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCraneDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver Experience
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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 73 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 heavy equipment operation.
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: manufacturing & warehouse associate, car hauler truck driver and coater 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 Hartford, CT, 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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