Crane Operators for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Lift Truck5%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years6%6-10 years30%Current company
JSW Steel LtdMetal Plate GalvanizingAllegiance Crane and EquipmentTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years12%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $51,724 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,026 – $83,537 yearly
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Crane Operator/ Shipping & receiving
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadOrder PickingOrder PickerCrane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementNCCCO CertificationLow Voltage License+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRigger/ Crane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO Certification+5 moreSkills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeConstruction ExperienceProductivity SoftwarePipelineWastewater TreatmentCrane Operator
Baytown, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Certification+6 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceRiggingCNC Machine Operator / Overhead Crane Operator / Press Brake Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationElectrician Apprentice+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsAssemblyLifting EquipmentCrane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL a+4 moreSkills
LeadershipInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingCrane OperationCraneMaintenance
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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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: overhead crane operator, CNC machine operator / overhead crane operator / press brake operator and crane operator/ shipping & receiving.
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 Houston, 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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