Crane Operators for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Alro steel
Alro Steel CorporationGorbel Inc
Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 571 profiles for Crane Operators in Rochester, NY
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $68,476 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,441 – $76,317 yearly
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Driver/Laborer
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+16 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCertified Forklift Operator/ Truck Driver/Wearhouse Lead
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CTWIC Card+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSaw Machine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DCrane Lifting OperationsHazmatCNCCrane OperationDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsInspection GaugeMachine Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+16 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Operations Specialist
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCraneDriver's LicenseCPRCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsProduction Lead Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsStrategic Planning
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Class D.
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, machine operator/press operator and amazon warehouse associate.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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