Crane Operators for hire in Lancaster, PA
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Lancaster, PA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years4%6-10 years28%Current company
Arconic
High Steel Structures IncCleveland-Cliffs
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years18%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $53,357 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,067 – $81,187 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator / CNC operator/towmotor
Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DJourneyman ElectricianWastewater CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMachine Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsRF ScannerForklift Operator/Material Handler
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsFlatbedDrivingGeneral Laborer
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCNASkills
Communication SkillsOhmmeterMathematical AptitudeLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHazard MitigationMechanic ExperienceSalesRetail SalesCustomer ServiceMaterial Handler/Crane Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationClimbingCrane OperationCrane Lifting Operations
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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: overhead crane operator / CNC operator/towmotor, general laborer and scalper 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 Lancaster, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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