Crane Operators for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Organizational Skills
    6%
    Crane Operation
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    79%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
    Vocational or technical training
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bechtel
    • Ferguson
    • KIEWIT
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    2-5 years
    20%

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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL: $83,487 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $69,628 – $100,106 yearly
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  • Crane Operator

    Hollywood, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    ACI CertificationCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCertified Construction Manager+13 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingEquipment Safety ProceduresCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationSafety Regulations
  • Crane Operator and Foreman

    Hollywood, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+7 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction Inspection
  • Crane Operator (Waste-to-Energy Conversion)

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaterials HandlingBox TruckEnglish
  • Crane Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator

    Hollywood, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementOSHA 10CDL BTWIC Card

    Skills

    Crane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsRiggingCraneHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Davie, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10

    Skills

    LeadershipLift TruckForkliftCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCrane

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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, organizational skills and crane operation.

What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?

Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.

What are some job titles related to crane operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: heavy equipment operator, crane operator / heavy equipment operator and equipment 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?

Most crane operators have 24 years of professional experience.

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