Crane Operators for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years6%Current company
Gerdau
IndevcoService Center Metals
Time at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years33%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $78,523 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,071 – $114,033 yearly
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Crane 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 aSkills
Lift TruckForkliftConcrete FinishingInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingHeavy Equipment OperationMachine Operator/Forklift Operator/delivery driver
Chesterfield, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL COSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCDL Class A Driver
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationBICSI CertificationLow Voltage LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOTRRegional LaneAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator/Heavy Machine Operator (Trainer)
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL CCDL aNon-CDL Class CCDL BTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsOTRRegional LaneHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceRF ScannerSaw Operator
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftMachine Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceLift Truck
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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 65 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 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: machine operator, crane operator and billboard technician and CDL class a 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 Richmond, VA, 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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