Crane Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years18%Current company
Alpha Cold storageAptim Federal ServicesArchitectural SurfacesTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years16%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $87,703 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,235 – $112,726 yearly
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Crane Mechanic
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCrane Operator
Linden, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTanker EndorsementGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementReal Estate License+14 moreSkills
OTRMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduction Operator Line Lead
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy 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+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCrane OperationSwitcher 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
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsDrywallCrane Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationDOT Physical ExaminationOverhead Crane Certification+7 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
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: machine operator, production operator line lead and switcher driver /heavy equipment operator /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, NJ, 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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