Crane Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training14%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Fincantieri Marine Repair
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Southern Industrial Constructors
Time at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year22%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $85,148 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,184 – $107,916 yearly
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Crane Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsRiggingCrane Operator/Rigger
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLMerchant Mariner CredentialCDL aTWIC CardCrane CertificationSecret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenance WorkMaintenanceCrane Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL BCrane CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationEnergy Control ProceduresHazardous Energy ControlCrane Rigger
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementWeldingFabricationCrane, Rigger
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
HazmatPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationExcavator+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsJust-In-TimeLevel 3 Papermachine/crane Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL a+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCrane OperationCraneTankerLiquid Cargo Transportation
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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 79 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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane Certification and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: crane operator/rigger, owner, crane operator and level 3 papermachine/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 Jacksonville, FL, 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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