Crane Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership5%Crane5%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training15%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years12%Current company
General Dynamics NASSCOGeneral Dynamics
A H Beck foundationTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years22%2-5 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 514 profiles for Crane Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $91,777 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,502 – $111,560 yearly
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TWR crane
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseVisual Crane SignalsSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceRiggingCrane OperationCraneSenior/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 CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOTRLift TruckForkliftASME Codes & StandardsHeavy Equipment OperationHydrovac Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsCDLDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleWeldingDSM / crane operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOutdoor Work ExperienceDrivingConstruction skilled concrete labor
Ocean Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationASQC CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAerial Tech Rigger
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePackaging
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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 70 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.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: senior/lead crane operator, TWR crane and hydrovac 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 9 years of professional experience.
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