Crane Operators for hire in El Paso, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Leadership5%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Union Pacific
Kiewit Corporation
Steel Technologies LLC
Time at current job
Less than a year75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 709 profiles for Crane Operators in El Paso, TX
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in El Paso, TX: $85,707 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,955 – $108,098 yearly
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Utility operator/hole men
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCleaningCrane Operator
Sunland Park, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationOSHA+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRRiggingLift TruckForkliftNCCCO Certified Crane Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCPRNCCCO Certification+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMarketingManagementSchedule ManagementCrane Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCNASkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanical EngineeringSolidworksHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorCrane Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDecision MakingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyMechanical KnowledgeRigger
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLoadingMaterials HandlingLoad & UnloadBilingual
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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 CDL.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: rigger, utility operator/hole men and mechanic.
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 El Paso, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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