Crane Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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 Austin, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting5%Supervising Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years34%Current company
PULICE CONSTRUCTION
Staff ZoneA H Beck FoundationTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years18%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $78,273 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,681 – $96,209 yearly
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IH & Safety Specialist
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationCPRAssociate Safety Professional+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingWorkplace ErgonomicsFall Protection ProtocolsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsOverhead Crane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCrane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCraneCrane OperationCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCrane OperationRiggingCrane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFlagger CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCoiled SteelHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCrane Operator/Driver
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementRegional LaneLowboyOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationCrane Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementTABC CertificationBartender License+15 moreSkills
Regional LaneCommunication SkillsSalesMovingDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver Experience
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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 70 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, heavy lifting and supervising experience.
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: IH & safety specialist, crane operator/driver and machine operator/hand crane 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 19 years of professional experience.
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