Crane Operators for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year6%3-5 years8%6-10 years36%Current company
Gilroy Gardens
Tesla
2018 COMPANY WORK EXPERIENCE WHM Custom Services, Austin industries, Advastar group (supplying crane operators on turnarounds for TNT, All-State crane & rigging, and Taylor crane)Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years17%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $86,621 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,196 – $103,927 yearly
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Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Truck DrivingDrivingTruck HandlingTWIC CardCompany Vehicle OperationLong-Haul Driving Experience+22 moreSkills
OTRHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafe+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceFedex Ship ManagerHeavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWelder
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsOhmmeterWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementGroundman/Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOTRCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportHeavy Equipment OperationManager/Lead Technician/full repair mechanic. An/Or projects assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLEPA CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationEPA Type IDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceConstruction InspectionIndustrial Mechanic Experience
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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 73 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, time management and heavy lifting.
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: machine operator, heavy equipment operator/mechanic and rigger/driver.
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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