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%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years30%Current company
THE BOEING COMPANY
242 laborer unionABC Supply Co
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years14%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $77,664 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,830 – $102,526 yearly
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Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTruck driver /crane operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTruck DrivingX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementCDL+6 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceLift TruckForkliftDrivingManual TransmissionTruck DrivingCrane Operator/Rigger (TWIC)
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CraneCrane OperationNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationRiggingCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLift TruckForkliftCrane 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 OperationsCharge Crane Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
RiggingCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneIndustrial EquipmentMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMaterials HandlingMachine Shop PressesPress Brake MachinePress OperationForming Tools
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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 70 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 a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Crane Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: warehouse lead / crane operator, charge crane operator and crane operator/rigger (twic).
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 12 years of professional experience.
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