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 Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Arconic
ABC Supply Co
Voith Hydro Inc
Time at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years38%Less than a year25%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $57,939 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,550 – $84,877 yearly
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Machine Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementOhmmeterHeavy Equipment Operator
Manheim, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSpinning Class InstructionAssociate Safety ProfessionalCertified Safety Professional+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipStream & River RestorationRegulatory ComplianceComplianceEquipment Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerConcreteforklift op/ Machine Op
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCNAForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachiningHand ToolsQuality ControlBasic MathWelder
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationWelding CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingPackagingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLift TruckCrane Operator
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CDL aNCCCO CertificationRigging+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingBoom TruckCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: relief operator/ overhead crane operator, welder and material handler/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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