Crane Operators for hire in Memphis, TN
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 Memphis, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting6%Communication Skills6%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Estes Express Lines
Johnson & Johnson
Ergon
Time at current job
2-5 years89%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,667 profiles for Crane Operators in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $56,970 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,707 – $86,073 yearly
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Machine Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementPMPAerial Lift CertificationPERC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+23 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFront End Loader Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingPicking & PackingSaw Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerOSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationCertified Safety ProfessionalAEDCDL+20 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingLead Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DOverhead Crane CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsOrder PickerForklift operator and dock worker
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Men's HaircuttingHair StylingBarberingMen's Hair StylingLift TruckForkliftCrane Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCrane OperationCrane Hoisting 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: packaging operator, front end loader operator and heavy equipment 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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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