Crane Operators for hire in Tucson, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Union Pacific Railroad
Refresco Beverages
Freeport-McMoRan
Time at current job
2-5 years56%Less than a year22%1-2 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 474 profiles for Crane Operators in Tucson, AZ
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $90,362 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,607 – $107,995 yearly
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Crane Oiler
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationHazmatMSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavatorNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCDL Class A Driver/ side dump
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationTWIC Card+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingCDL Class A Driver/crane operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDL aWorkplace SafetyTanker EndorsementCrane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyCross-Functional CollaborationDriver/Crane Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker Endorsement+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCDL aHydraulicsHand ToolsDrivingOperator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementClass DCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOTRTime ManagementHeavy Equipment 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 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, Forklift Certification and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: operator, crane oiler and CDL class a driver/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 Tucson, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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