Crane Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
Department Of The Navy
Nucor Steel
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,103 profiles for Crane Operators in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $74,062 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,793 – $100,107 yearly
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Hydro excavation operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+14 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Burien, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceEnd DumpLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationOperator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseVisual Crane Signals+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOTRHeavy LiftingLifting EquipmentNCCCO CertificationForklift Operator
Burien, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCraneDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingJust-In-TimeCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingCrane Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationX EndorsementNCCCO CertificationCDL a+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCrane OperationCraneASME Codes & StandardsHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Operator/Rigger (TWIC)
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CraneCrane OperationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationRiggingCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLift TruckForklift
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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 79 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, Crane Certification and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: operator, forklift operator and hydro excavation 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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