Crane Operators for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Crane Operation5%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training8%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
A&P crane solutions corpmaruichi american corporationParsec Inc
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years21%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $72,352 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,533 – $101,582 yearly
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Crane Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTanker EndorsementCDLNCCER CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTransmissionsRoute PlanningRiggingVehicle InspectionsCrane Operator/Truck Driver
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsRegional LanePublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCDL Class A Driver
Cudahy, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerCDL aSix Sigma CertificationTanker Endorsement+20 moreSkills
ExcavationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsConstruction GradingCrane Operator
Montebello, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BCrane CertificationSkills
Lead CertificationOTRNCCCO CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCrane OperationCraneCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftCrane Operator/Rigger
Lynwood, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
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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 73 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, crane operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CDL.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: CDL class a driver, crane operator/forklift operator and class a driver/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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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