Crane Operators for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree15%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
American Underground Construction LlcARCHITECTURAL WINDOWBROOKLYN RESOURCE RECOVERYTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $70,436 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,436 – $83,471 yearly
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Boom Truck Operator
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DPassenger EndorsementPhysician Assistant LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+16 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsRear Loader TruckLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCrane Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationHoisting License+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCrane OperationCertified KNUCKLE BOOM operator
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCrane Mechanic
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceDriver/Boom Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOTRLeadershipDrivingCrane Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingRiggingBackhoe OperationCrane 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: driver/boom operator, asbestos removal & crane operator and knuckle boom 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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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