Crane Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Crane Operation
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
General Dynamics
BAE systems
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 550 profiles for Crane Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $95,883 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,010 – $119,381 yearly
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Senior/Lead Crane Operator
Lemon Grove, California
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRLift TruckForkliftASME Codes & StandardsHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator II
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFlux-Cored WeldingOSHA 10WeldingRough Terrain Forklift Certification+12 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingFCAWWelders (Tool)Crane Operator/equipment Technician
Lemon Grove, California
Licenses & certifications
CraneCrane OperationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNon-CDL Class CNCCCO Certification+1 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationServingBar ExperienceCrane Operator/Truck Driver/Rigger
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Clean Driving RecordCommunication SkillsLeadershipPreventive MaintenanceMaintenance WorkMaintenanceConcrete Pump Operator/Crane Operator
Imperial Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL C+6 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingCrane Truck Operator/Hydrovac Tech
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAutomotive TechnologyDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHA+2 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipTower ClimbingAnalysis SkillsService Technician Experience
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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 78 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, leadership and crane operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
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 / industrial operator, concrete pump operator/crane operator and general warehouse/forklift 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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