Crane Operators for hire in San Francisco, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 5%
- Heavy Lifting
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Tesla
Clean Harbors
Dollar General
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 527 profiles for Crane Operators in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $91,519 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,713 – $125,548 yearly
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Rigger/Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationHazmatAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Material Handling+12 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConstruction PaintingOverhead Crane Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationMaintenance Technician
Emeryville, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRTWIC CardForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCrane Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementScaffolding Safety ProtocolsAir Brake EndorsementFall Protection CertificationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+12 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLift TruckCDL Class A Driver / Knuckle boom operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyManual TransmissionElectrician Apprentice
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsManufacturingCNCCNC Machining
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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 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: CDL class a driver / knuckle boom operator, DENTAL FIELD TECHNICAL AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN and heavy equipment 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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