Crane Operators for hire in Omaha, NE
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Omaha, NE to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Lift Truck6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years18%6-10 years26%Current company
State Steel of OmahaState SteelState Steel Supply CoTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $82,351 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,004 – $111,169 yearly
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Technician
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementHeavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationCraneLift TruckCrane Operator
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCLPCDL aCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCraneMaterials HandlingTruck Driver Class A CDL / Street Maintenance
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
CDLOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCDL aCDL B+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftWeldingMachine Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Interpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingPackagingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMachine OperationGrain Elevator Operator/forklift operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceTruck Driver Class A CDL
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL BCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCooking
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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 73 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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: technician, truck driver class a CDL / street maintenance and grain elevator operator/forklift 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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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