Crane Operators for hire in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
Bigge Crane and Rigging
648 Westfield rdABC Supply Co
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $108,886 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $95,174 – $124,573 yearly
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Rigger/Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Energy ControlHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBaton PermitOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourArmed Security LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftGeneral Freight TransportationCrane operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL CCDL aSkills
FlatbedUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportOverhead Crane Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationTWIC CardFire Safety CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationProcess Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementFall Protection CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCraneLift TruckForklift
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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, heavy lifting and leadership.
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: heavy equipment operator and material handler/forklift operator/logistics/overhead 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 Francisco, 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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