Crane Operators for hire in Lafayette, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Caterpillar
Eli Lilly
Arconic
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year38%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $85,040 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,909 – $104,946 yearly
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Cast House Operator/Team Lead
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceOverhead Crane Operator
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10RN+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPackagingOperator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electrician Apprentice+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsOverhead Crane Operator/Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsForklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOSHA Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationHazmatMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHoisting LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic Speaking
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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 76 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Crane Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: operator, forklift operator and truck driver/ crane operator/ crew lead.
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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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