Crane Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Crane Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Continental Maritime of San DiegoGeneral Dynamics NASSCOGeneral Dynamics
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 533 profiles for Crane Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $94,285 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,984 – $116,994 yearly
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Senior/Lead Crane Operator
Lemon Grove, California
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRLift TruckForkliftASME Codes & StandardsHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL a+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCrane 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 ExperienceAssistant Lead
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceFront DeskConcrete Pump Operator/Crane Operator
Imperial Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL C+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingHydrovac Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL B+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCDLDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleWelding
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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 80 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, CDL a and Tanker Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: assistant lead, concrete pump operator/crane operator and senior/lead crane 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 12 years of professional experience.
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