Crane Operators for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills6%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
Enviva
TECH SYSTEMS INCAis infrastructureTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years14%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $63,204 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,816 – $87,190 yearly
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Crane operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO CertificationCDL aRiggingTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Crane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceVacuum Truck Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DEMT CertificationJourneyman LicenseNCCCO CertificationTWIC Card+22 moreSkills
OTRRegional LaneHydrovac TrucksMechanical ExcavatorsLift TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationSmall Business Owner/Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRegional LaneSupervising ExperienceMachine operator/laborer
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyLongshoremen
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCPRTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingB2C
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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 73 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: leadership, communication skills and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: substation tech lead foreman, truck driver class a/ crane operator and machine operator/laborer.
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, NC, 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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