Crane Operators for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training14%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years8%6-10 years16%Current company
Allied Crawford SteelPSA Penn TerminalsTriple-S SteelTime at current job
Less than a year2%1-2 years19%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $79,933 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,579 – $105,469 yearly
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Machine /production overhead crane operator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPRRough Terrain Forklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHand ToolsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationShipping/Receiving Clerk forklift operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator / Forklift
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DElectric Pallet JackDriver's LicensePallet JackNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFedex Ship ManagerOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSuperintendent/Job Foreman steel mechanic/carpenter/crane operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Fall Protection ProtocolsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Clean Driving RecordConstruction InspectionSawsSidingDrywallHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationCraneLoader OperationShift Lead/Forklift Operator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceStrategic Planning
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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 70 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
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: shipping/receiving clerk forklift operator and machine /production overhead 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 Newark, DE, 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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