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 GED77%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Alpha Cold storageARCHITECTURAL WINDOWArtistic TileTime at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,839 profiles for Crane Operators in New York, NY
Last updated: Oct 6, 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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Indoor crane operator/warehouse
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
HazmatOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingFall Protection CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBoom 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 SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCertified 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 ExperienceSwitcher Driver /Heavy Equipment Operator /Crane Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsDrywallInventory Management
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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: asbestos removal & crane operator, knuckle boom crane operator and boom truck 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 15 years of professional experience.
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