Crane Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership5%Heavy Lifting4%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Bechtel
Tesla
QXO
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $81,880 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,204 – $106,076 yearly
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Forlift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseExcavator+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnd DumpAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator/Hand Crane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipLift TruckForkliftOutdoor Work ExperienceCrane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CraneCrane OperationCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsTower Crane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Crane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneForklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingMaterial Handling Equipment Operation
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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 79 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: communication skills, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Crane Certification.
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, tower crane operator and forlift 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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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