Crane Operators for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year14%3-5 years12%Current company
Clark Pacific
United Rentals – Trench Safety DivisionAmerican Metals Supply, IncTime at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years31%1-2 years23%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $75,556 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,354 – $128,706 yearly
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Clamshell bucket dredge operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCrane CertificationDrivingHydraulicsExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsHeavy Equipment Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHATruck DrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPRDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMilitary Service
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationCrane CertificationMotorcycle LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingWarehouse OperationsCrane OperationYard Laborer
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DDoubles/Triples EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOTRFront Loader TruckLowboyMachine Operator/Crane Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOTR
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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 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 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, military service and none YET.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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