Crane Operators for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree13%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Wal-Mart
Home Depot
Superior Distribution
Time at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 677 profiles for Crane Operators in Washington, DC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $97,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $80,746 – $118,683 yearly
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Equipment Operator A
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTruck DrivingLead Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipRear Loader TruckTeam ManagementTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingCrane Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleBasic MathMathEquipment Operator
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationLift TruckForkliftBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDrivingCommercial DrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDrivingMechanical Knowledge
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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, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: heavy equipment operator, operator engineer and lead equipment operator/supervisor.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 26 years of professional experience.
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