Crane Operators for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
Delta SteelProlift RiggingA H Beck foundationTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years26%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,117 profiles for Crane Operators in Dallas, TX
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $75,236 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,794 – $103,303 yearly
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Crawler Crane Operator and semi driver and at, rt operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDL aAirframe & Powerplant LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCertified Crane Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO Certification+3 moreSkills
ClimbingHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeMechanical TroubleshootingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCrane Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationTWIC CardCrane CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipWaste Tracking SystemExcavatorCrane operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsFirst Aid CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsProduction supervisor Leader/ Crane operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalOverhead Crane CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingEMT CertificationWastewater Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor 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 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
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: crane operator/forklift operator and certified 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 Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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