Browse crane operator jobs
The listings on this page bring together crane operator jobs and related roles across the country, from mobile crane operators and riggers to signalpersons and equipment positions. Openings change often, so check back regularly and apply directly through each listing.
The Crane School does not hire for these employers or guarantee placement. The board is here to help graduates and other job-seekers find openings. Read each posting carefully: requirements for certifications, experience and travel vary widely from one employer to the next, so tailor your application to what the listing asks for.
Tips for job-seekers after certification
A new CCO card opens doors, but how you present it matters. These steps help:
- List each certification clearly. Name every designation you hold, such as TSS, TLL or LAT, along with your expiration date. Employers can confirm it through NCCCO's verification service.
- Add rigging and signaling. Many entry-level roles start with rigging or signaling before seat time. A rigger certification can make you more useful on day one.
- Be honest about seat time. Employers expect new operators to keep learning. Show that you are ready to start as an oiler, rigger or apprentice and grow.
- Keep your driving record clean. A CDL is not required to operate a crane, but some employers want one for moving cranes on public roads.
- Look in several industries. Construction, utilities, ports, steel erection and equipment rental companies all employ crane operators.
- Check local licensing. Some states and cities require a license in addition to OSHA certification, so confirm the rules before you relocate.
For pay data by state and metro area, see the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data for crane and tower operators. Our article on career paths after NCCCO certification covers how operators move up over time. Still need to certify? Start with the class schedule.
