Crane Operators for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Allied Crawford steelSA RECYCLING
AIM World ServicesTime at current job
2-5 years83%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,042 profiles for Crane Operators in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $63,312 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,549 – $86,113 yearly
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Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationTuggersDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingRetail Sales TransactionsClass A CDL Driver
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+12 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDiesel Engine System RepairDiesel MechanicsCrane operator/forklift operating
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityWeldingLift TruckCrane operator
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationCraneDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLandscape MaintenanceTruck Driver, Crane operator, and Dispatcher
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Crane Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: in door crane operator, crane operator/heavy equipment operator and umbilical testing technician v / 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 Nashville, TN, 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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