Crane Operators for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
United States Army
Airgas
Milgard Windows
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 757 profiles for Crane Operators in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $98,157 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,429 – $138,773 yearly
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CNC Machine Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesHazmatHazardous Material HandlingOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsDelivery Driver
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseWater Certification+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOTRLeadershipMachine Operator/Crane Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOTRHeavy Equipment Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeService Technician ExperienceMachine Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCDLDrivingCommercial DrivingMachine Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerAssemblyInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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 76 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 crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: heavy equipment operator, machine operator and laborer/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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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