Crane Operators for hire in Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training12%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
SA RECYCLING
Steel Technologies LLC
Allied Crawford steelTime at current job
2-5 years100%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $64,518 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,273 – $89,956 yearly
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Crane Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCrane Operator/Rigger
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
CraneCrane OperationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMachine Operator
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBucket OperationBoom LiftCherry PickerTechnical Support & Cloud/AI Troubleshooting
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsSkills
Communication SkillsCloud Identity and Access Management (IAM)AzurePublic CloudCloud-Based SystemsAzure AD
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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 80 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, forklift operator/crane operator and crane operator/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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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