Crane Operators for hire in Manchester, NH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Cleanharbors
Crane Currency
Radius Recycling
Time at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 476 profiles for Crane Operators in Manchester, NH
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester, NH: $77,309 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,309 – $102,500 yearly
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Overhead Crane/ machine Operator
Manchester, New Hampshire
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseClamp TruckElectric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPallet JackPress Operator
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Licenses & certifications
Class DPress OperationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Mathematical AptitudeLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingIron Worker
Manchester, New Hampshire
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseVisual Crane SignalsRiggingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCarpentryTrim CarpentryManufacturing Machine Operator
Manchester, New Hampshire
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCrew leader crane operator
Manchester, New Hampshire
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorOSHACDL B+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneTree TrimmingLead Press Setup Operator
Manchester, New Hampshire
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingManufacturingQuality InspectionMaintenanceDietary Aide ExperienceDietary Department Experience
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Tanker Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: iron worker, manufacturing machine operator and equipment operator / laborer.
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 Manchester, NH, 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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