Crane Operators for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
Infra MetalsNewport News ShipyardPhoenix GlobalTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years30%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,112 profiles for Crane Operators in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $77,540 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,762 – $111,834 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardHoisting LicenseHVAC Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFinishing Machine Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSix Sigma CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationWastewater CertificationFall Protection Certification+22 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLCrane Lifting OperationsDoubles/Triples EndorsementCraneCrane Operation+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleCDL aCDLHelper
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckCrane Operator and Billboard Technician
Highland Springs, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Stick WeldingOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)CDL a+5 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftConcrete FinishingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingHeavy Equipment OperationField Service Technician
Henrico, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCrane Hoisting OperationsDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPSGT+4 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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, 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: helper, crane operator and billboard technician and finishing 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 Richmond, VA, 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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