Crane Operators for hire in Fort Worth, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
TNT Crane & RiggingATS DRILLINGKiewit
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years34%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Worth, TX: $55,510 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,475 – $86,858 yearly
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Crane operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO Certification+2 moreSkills
OTRMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointCrane Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationTWIC Card+10 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipRiggingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Crane Operator helper drillers helper
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckCrane Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNon-CDL Class CNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipPallet JackHeavy Equipment OperationClimbingForklift/crane operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOhmmeterLeadershipCrane Rigger/SkyTrak Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsVan DriverVan HandlingVan DrivingCustomer Support
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Crane Certification and OSHA 10.
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 forklift/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 Fort Worth, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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