Crane Operators for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting10%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree6%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Alro Steel CorporationAlro steel
Dolomite Group
Time at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years15%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 534 profiles for Crane Operators in Rochester, NY
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $80,732 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,440 – $119,722 yearly
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Multi-skill construction operator /laborer
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationForklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Confidential ClearanceDOT Physical ExaminationScissor Lift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceNVOCCCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCertified Forklift Operator/ Truck Driver/Wearhouse Lead
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMachine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Certified Social WorkerEPA CertificationQIDP CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAMRTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMachine OperationMLRS GUNNER
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Athletic TrainerFirst Aid CertificationAir Traffic ControlAir Traffic Control Tower OperatorDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVFRLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsMachine operator 2
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation 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 66 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: machine operator, forklift operator and machine operator 2.
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 Rochester, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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