Crane Operators for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years6%Current company
frontier steelO'Neal SteelShastaTime at current job
Less than 1 year3%1-2 years13%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $62,802 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,893 – $87,856 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationCrane CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHand ToolsWarehouse OperationsUnloadingLoadingClarios
Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCab Crane Operator/Milling Machine Operator
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipProduction Material Handler 1/ Rigging
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLogisticsCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOverhead Crane CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipBasic MathSaw Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationSingle-Use Wrapping MethodMachine OperationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftPallet Jack
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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 66 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 a crane operator?
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 cab crane operator/milling machine 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 16 years of professional experience.
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