Crane Operators for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
WESCO International
Cleveland-Cliffs
Kinder Morgan
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,203 profiles for Crane Operators in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $75,877 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,639 – $91,913 yearly
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Boom/ Crane operator
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDLDOT Physical Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMobile Crane Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFacilities MaintenanceOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+7 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Moorestown, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementEHSTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCrane Operator
Camden, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
HazmatOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHACCP CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHazmat EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneMovingCDL A Crane Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementEPA CertificationEPA Type IIPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift Certification+15 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDrivingFlatbedDoubles/Triples EndorsementOverhead Crane Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystFood Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMath
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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 76 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, 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: cab crane operator, (crane rigging / signaling instructor) and welder/fabricator.
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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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