Crane Operators for hire in Virginia Beach, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years6%6-10 years22%Current company
General Dynamics NASSCOHampton roads connector partners
Newport News ShipyardTime at current job
Less than 1 year5%1-2 years23%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $80,234 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,624 – $95,195 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseExcavatorNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmmeterOhmmeterHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceEQUIPMENT OPERATOR FIRST CLASS
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
HazmatLean Six Sigma Green BeltBaton PermitTS/SCICertified Scrum MasterWeldingSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationMSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLFirearm HandlingBasic Firearms TrainingCDL aSkills
OTRFront Loader TruckCDLFlatbedOver the Road (OTR) Driving RoutesCDL aHeavy equipment operator/ Welder/Fabricator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceUnloadingMachine Operator/lead Trainer
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
IPC-610 CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime Management
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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 66 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: rigger i, forklift operator and crane operator/forklift 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 Virginia Beach, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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