Crane Operators for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years20%Current company
Ahlstrom
160 Driving AcademyAdvanced Drainage SystemsTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years13%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 526 profiles for Crane Operators in Springfield, MA
Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $74,938 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceDrivingLine Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPRForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Palmer, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Agawam, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle License+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHoisting LicenseBackhoe OperationOrder Picker/Forklift Operator
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSConfidential ClearanceHACCP Certification+7 moreSkills
Product ManagementElectric Pallet JackVisual DesignCustomer SupportUnloadingLoadingCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementLoad & UnloadRail TransportationRail FreightCDL BHoisting LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAutomotive RepairMechanical KnowledgeDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceBackhoe 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 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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: forklift operator, heavy equipment operator and machinist/mechanic.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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