Crane Operators for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Ahlstrom
Pelican Products, Inc
Agency premier staffingTime at current job
2-5 years83%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 546 profiles for Crane Operators in Springfield, MA
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $75,265 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavator+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseX EndorsementCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckForklift Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftConfined Space CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipMachine Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Personal TrainerClass DTanker EndorsementWastewater CertificationJourneyman License+27 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceISO 20000Machine Programmer/Operator
Agawam, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceHi-LoHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aClass DTanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples Endorsement+17 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingADPPayroll Systems
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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 80 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 crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Class D.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: forklift operator, heavy equipment operator and construction worker.
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 Springfield, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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