Crane Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
SRS Distribution
Magna International Inc
Commercial Metals Company (CMC)
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,906 profiles for Crane Operators in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 18, 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 Operator/Supervisor
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavatorCPRTWIC Card+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCrane 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 OperationsBoom Truck Driver
Linden, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTanker EndorsementGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementReal Estate License+15 moreSkills
OTRMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCDL Truck Driver/ Boom Operator
Passaic, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+13 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCrane / Heavy Equipment Operator
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Wastewater CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementConstruction InspectionCrane Mechanic
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic Experience
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: senior crane operator, crane operator/supervisor and boom truck driver.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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