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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    667

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Leadership5%
    Heavy Lifting5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED71%
    Associate's degree17%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years50%
    More than 10 years50%
  • Current company

    AeroVironment
    B & B Construction
    Bigge Crane and Rigging
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years83%
    1-2 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 667 profiles for Crane Operators in San Francisco, CA

Last updated: Sep 24, 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $108,886 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $95,174$124,573 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Delivery Driver

    San Francisco, California

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftMachine Operation
  • Crane Operator

    San Francisco, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementFall Protection CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+11 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCraneLift TruckForklift
  • Heavy Equiptment Operator

    Richmond, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+17 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOhmmeterIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceConstruction InspectionAnalysis Skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Oakland, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardBaton PermitOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourArmed Security License+8 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftHi-LoGeneral Freight TransportationFreight
  • B Operator

    Richmond, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Safety ProfessionalCDLOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class C+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEngine ControlsDrivingCash RegisterCash Register Operations
  • Packaging

    Richmond, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCDLFirst Aid Certification+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerPackingManual PackagingPackaging

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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 heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?

Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CDL.

What are some job titles related to crane operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: b operator, delivery driver and heavy equiptment 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 11 years of professional experience.

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