Crane Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Lift Truck6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Express Employment Professionals
Republic Services
Time at current job
Less than a year50%More than 5 years25%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 452 profiles for Crane Operators in Salem, OR
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $90,308 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,466 – $115,738 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Crane Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipConflict ManagementProduction Utility Operator and Forklift Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DSupply Chain ManagementAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrane operator/driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceChocolate Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipWelder/Fabricator/Fitter
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsFCAWOverhead Crane CertificationCrane OperationFlux-Cored WeldingDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceElectrical / Low-Voltage Apprentice
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssemblyMaterials HandlingPower ToolsHand Tools
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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, lift truck and leadership.
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: highway maintenance specialist, forklift operator/crane operator and heavy equipment operator / material handler / 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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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