Crane Operators for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 4%
- Leadership
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 81%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Kinder Morgan
Turner Industries
Domtar Corporation
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 406 profiles for Crane Operators in Sarasota, FL
Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $73,326 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,798 – $163,937 yearly
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Operator
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOhmmeterMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator / Grader
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementClass DCrew ManagementSchedule ManagementASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification+25 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionPayloader Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceEnd DumpIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrane operator, excavator, RT Forklift.
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingExcavatorCrane Operator
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aNCCCO CertificationArmed Security LicenseCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSurveillanceLaw EnforcementConflict ManagementSecurityCrane Operator
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Mechanical ExcavatorsNCCER CertificationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsForklift CertificationOSHALift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment Operation
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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 76 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 crane operators?
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: CNC punch press operator / break press operator / forklift operator / material handler, operator and payloader 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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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