Crane Operators for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years26%3-5 years10%Current company
Hussey CopperMetalico PittsburghShastaTime at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years31%1-2 years23%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $61,817 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,252 – $86,354 yearly
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CLoss Prevention Qualified+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Care Home ExperienceOTRSign 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 MaintenanceLandscapingOperator
Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTanker EndorsementCDLOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCDL a+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerDrivingOverhead Crane Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO CertificationCDL aCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Crane OperationCraneInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingMaterials HandlingLift TruckHeavy Machine Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManufacturingEnglishBasic MathMathOverhead Crane Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationCrane CertificationAWS D1.1 Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHand ToolsWarehouse OperationsUnloadingLoading
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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 heavy lifting.
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: overhead crane operator, operator and crane 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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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