Crane Operators for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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1,800
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Vocational or technical training
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Tenaris
United States Steel
- Steel Dynamics
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $58,384 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,690 – $83,772 yearly
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Cab Crane Operator/Milling Machine Operator
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOverhead Crane Operator
East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOverhead Crane CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipBasic MathMathCrane Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneSign Installer and crane operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipFlatbedLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingCrane Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CraneDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCrane
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: overhead crane operator, crane operator/forklift operator and sign installer and 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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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