Crane Operators for hire in Wilmington, DE
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills11%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years10%6-10 years14%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years19%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $99,860 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,087 – $129,359 yearly
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Machine Operator/Shift Supervisor
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationFlagger CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementMachine /production overhead crane operator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPRRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHand ToolsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationMechanical Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOperator
Claymont, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aSkills
Strategic PlanningKnowledge ManagementMechanic ExperienceShipping & ReceivingMachine OperationMachiningShipping/Receiving Clerk forklift operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadership
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift 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: operator, forklift operator and machine /production 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 Wilmington, DE, 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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