Crane Operators for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Crane Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years6%Current company
JSW Steel LtdA&B craneAllegiance Crane and EquipmentTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years13%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $51,936 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,076 – $84,093 yearly
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Crane Operator/Rigger
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTractor-TrailerCDLPharmacy Technician CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOTRRegional LaneCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHydraulicsMaintenanceCrane Rigger
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance LicenseTWIC CardCrane CertificationSkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsCustomer ServiceCrane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Class DWastewater CertificationHoisting LicenseHVAC CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationASE CertificationSkills
OhmmeterIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipFront Loader TruckCrane Operator
Baytown, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO CertificationTWIC CardHoisting LicenseSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsRiggingIronRigger/ Crane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationSkills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeConstruction ExperienceProductivity SoftwarePipelineWastewater Treatment
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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 64 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 crane operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and TWIC Card.
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/rigger, crane operator/ shipping & receiving and rigger/ 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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