Crane Operators for hire in Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Crane Operation7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years68%6-10 years14%3-5 years12%Current company
Stone WarehouseTampa ShipTime at current job
More than 5 years37%1-2 years26%Less than a year20%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $60,461 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,070 – $86,891 yearly
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Sales Representative
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOnline MarketingHeavy Equipment Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingOverhead Crane Certification+21 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionEquipment Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ASE Parts Specialist CertificationClass E+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCrane Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Crane OperationCraneHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationWeldingLoader OperationCrane Operator
Riverview, Florida
Licenses & certifications
NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCDL aCrane CertificationSkills
Forklift CertificationLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment OperationTruck DrivingCrane Operator
Temple Terrace, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CDL aWelding CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneRigging
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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 73 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, crane operation and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane 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: gas cylinder operator, sales representative and OVERHEAD CRANE 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 Tampa, FL, 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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