Crane Operators for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years8%6-10 years38%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years11%2-5 years59%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 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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Driver/Rigger
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMaintenanceBoom Truck Operator
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Truck DrivingDrivingTruck HandlingTWIC CardCompany Vehicle OperationLong-Haul Driving ExperienceSkills
OTRHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipUnloader/Loader
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationCertified Pool OperatorASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCherry PickerSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceForklifts with Various AttachmentsClamp TruckMechanical KnowledgeShift ManagementShipping & ReceivingProduction Assembly Operator SMT
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCNASkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEquipment Operator/Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationCDL CCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingLowboyOrder PickingOrder PickerWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackPipeline Operator
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCompliance with Parental InstructionsComputer OperationMicrosoft Office
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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 66 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 organizational skills.
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: training, unloader/loader and slab handler.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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