Crane Operators for hire in Portland, OR
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 Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training13%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Farwest Steel Corporation
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Precision Castparts
Time at current job
Less than a year33%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,709 profiles for Crane Operators in Portland, OR
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $81,040 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,006 – $111,301 yearly
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Load Technician
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOrder PickingHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsReliable TransportationClean Driving RecordLeadershipCaterpillarHeavy Equipment Operator
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementTruck Driver
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
ASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationScissor Lift CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceFlatbedTruck Driver/Equipment Operator/Mechanic
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLTruck DrivingDrivingCommercial VehicleCrane+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDump TruckDrivingHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Operator/Oiler
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO Certification+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationDrivingMechanical KnowledgeLoader Operation
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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 80 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, organizational skills 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 Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: heavy equipment operator, load technician and truck driver.
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 Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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