Crane Operators for hire in Reno, NV
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree4%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Wesco
Bechtel
EATON
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 567 profiles for Crane Operators in Reno, NV
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reno, NV: $114,768 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $92,073 – $143,057 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Class DLife Insurance LicenseASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL C+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHerreshoff Furnace Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsEHSMechanic ExperienceSpanishForklift Operator
Sun Valley, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHVAC CertificationFirst Aid Certification+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsEquipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftFall Protection CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoCrane OperationCDL Class A crane operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aTanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical Certification+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingInventory ControlInventory ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCrane Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Time ManagementService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceSchedule ManagementLiquid Cargo TransportationSemi-Truck 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 79 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: leadership, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: forklift operator, herreshoff furnace operator and welder.
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 Reno, NV, 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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