Crane Operator Job Description
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Examples of Current Open Crane Operator Positions
- crane operatorThe Middlesex Corporatio...cape coral, FLPosted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$38k - $70k/yr
- crane operatorThe Middlesex Corporatio...north fort myers, FLPosted: Dec 6, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$38k - $70k/yr
- crane operator - charl...Heico Companiescharleston, SCPosted: Dec 2, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$40k - $71k/yr
- rigger (crane operator...Department of Defensemechanicsburg, PAPosted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$40k - $70k/yr
- crane operator with se...Department of Defensebangor, WA (Remote)Posted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$43k - $75k/yr
- crane operator with se...Department of the Navybangor, WA (Remote)Posted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$43k - $75k/yr
- heavy equipment/crane ...ASRC Federalcape canaveral, FLPosted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$38k - $70k/yr
- crane operator/slinger...Northrop Grummansunnyvale, CAPosted: Dec 7, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$44k - $78k/yr
- nccco marine crane ope...BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.beaumont, TXPosted: Dec 2, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$39k - $70k/yr
- pile driving nccco cra...BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.new orleans, LAPosted: Dec 2, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$40k - $71k/yr
- nccco crane operators ...BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.beaumont, TXPosted: Dec 2, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$39k - $70k/yr
- crane operatorSouth Florida Water Mana...west palm beach, FLPosted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$38k - $70k/yr
- nccco lattice boom cra...BO-MAC CONTRACTORS LTD.dallas, TXPosted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$40k - $71k/yr
- mobile crane operatorStaff Experts LLCtucson, AZPosted: Dec 8, 2025Pay info not listedEstimate:$39k - $67k/yr
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Top Cities & Towns for Crane Operator
- 1. North Fort Myers, FL (2)
- 2. Cape Coral, FL (2)
- 3. Lehigh Acres, FL (2)
- 4. West Palm Beach, FL (1)
- 5. York, PA (1)
- 6. Cape Canaveral, FL (1)
- 7. Charleston, SC (1)
- 8. Claremont, NH (1)
- 9. De Pere, WI (1)
- 10. Fort Myers, FL (1)
- 11. Indianapolis, IN (1)
- 12. Lexington, TN (1)
- 13. Louisville, KY (1)
- 14. Mechanicsburg, PA (1)
- 15. Sunnyvale, CA (1)
- 16. Tucson, AZ (1)
What skills do Crane Operators need?
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- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studi...
- Associate Degree in Science
- Bachelor Degree in Physical Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Marketing Man...
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Annual Pay Estimate for Crane Operator and Other Important Info
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4.8 years
$53K
Entry
2262 out of 3997
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