Crane Operators for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Heavy Lifting10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years20%Current company
DMC PowerKTG USA
Plaskolite, LLCTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years25%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $58,351 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,484 – $86,231 yearly
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Crane Operator
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsStaff TrainingTrainingInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceMachine Operator / Forklift Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Order PickingOrder PickerPallet JackBucket OperationBoom LiftCherry PickerEquipment Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHi-LoWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsReach TruckDie Setter/Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDOSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementWarehouse ManagementManaging Teams as a Warehouse SupervisorWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
UnloadingForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDrivingTruck Loading and UnloadingSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftHi-LoForklift Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementForklift Certification
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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 64 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 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: forklift operator, crane operator/forklift operator and machine operator / forklift 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 18 years of professional experience.
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