Crane Operators for hire in Hartford, CT
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
INFRA METALSAhlstrom
United Concrete Products
Time at current job
1-2 years24%2-5 years24%More than 5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 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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Heavy machinery/ Demolition worker
Manchester, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Class DCNCDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Front Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLead Receiver, Crane Operator, Diesel Forklift Operator, Coil Hanger, Fork Lift Oerator
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
CraneServsafeCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeMathematical AptitudePlant Lead
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCoater 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 ExperienceLaborer/Supervisor
New Britain, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic 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 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: coater operator, laborer/supervisor and plant lead.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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