Crane Operators for hire in Jackson, MS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
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Allied Crawford SteelAltrad SparrowsTime at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years7%2-5 years54%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $83,617 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,494 – $113,699 yearly
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Machine Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceBanquet ExperienceCookingCatering ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationLift Truck+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsRF ScannerForklift Operator/Material Handler/ shift lead
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInventory ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Certification+10 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingMaterial Handler/Crane Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Bucket OperationBoom LiftBucket TruckLift TruckRF ScannerBasic MathHeavy Equipment Operator
Pearl, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
LeadershipUnloadingLoadingField Sales ExperienceExperience with Customer Site (As Sales Environment)Mechanical Excavators
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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 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: heavy equipment operator, forklift operator and heavy equipment operator/crane 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 Jackson, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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