Crane Operators for hire in Wilmington, DE
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Wilmington, DE to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 66%
- Vocational or technical training
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
ABM Industries Inc
ABC Supply Co Inc
Quikrete
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 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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Forklift Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsEHSLaborer/Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachiningCrane Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceForklift Operator/Material Handler
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsOverhead Crane Operator
Claymont, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food Certification+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership
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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 76 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: forklift operator, overhead crane operator and laborer/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 17 years of professional experience.
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