Crane Operators for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
Maryland Transit SolutionsABM INTERIORSAC Crane and SignsTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $97,150 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,717 – $119,899 yearly
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Wheel Loader Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDelivery DrivingCrane Operator/Material Handler
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy 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
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication Skillsforklift operator warehouse associate
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCDL BCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy Machine Operator II
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRCDL BSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceLift TruckForkliftHi-LoConflict ManagementPerformance Tuning
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Non-CDL Class C.
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, forklift operator warehouse associate and equipment operator a.
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 25 years of professional experience.
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