Crane Operators for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
Fred Smith Company10 Federal Partners Inc3P SafteyTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years23%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $80,604 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,894 – $98,598 yearly
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Warehouse Worker/Driver
Knightdale, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLOverhead Crane CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRDrivingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadCrossbore Technician
Knightdale, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10Cosmetology LicenseCAD CertificationHoisting License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingUnloadingOverhead Crane Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationCDL aCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleEnglishSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerRobotic Welder Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingLine Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationASE CertificationOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipFedex Ship ManagerHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCRANE OPERATOR
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCQM-CFirst Aid CertificationCertified Project ManagerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHazard MitigationTime ManagementLeadership
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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, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: warehouse worker/driver, line operator and warehouse 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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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