Crane Operators for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years16%Current company
E P Breaux Utility Services LLCTurner Industries
(4)DLSTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years15%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $67,525 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,423 – $83,782 yearly
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Safety Professional
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Safe Work PracticesWorkplace SafetyEquipment Safety ProceduresOSHA Safety CertificationFlagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control Safety Protocols+18 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHazard MitigationHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCrane Operator/Rigger
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBox TruckCrane Operator/Rigger
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10USCG Master License+14 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsA operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftPackagingHeavy Mobile Equipment Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitClass DAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10TWIC Card+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrane Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationMerchant Mariner CredentialOSHA 10TWIC CardARSC Basic Orientation PlusSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrane OperationCrane Lifting Operations
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, TWIC Card 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/rigger, operator and safety professional.
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, LA, 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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