Crane Operators for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Crane Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training15%Master's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Turner Industries
Bechtel LNG
Latham Pool Products, Inc
Time at current job
2-5 years38%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,220 profiles for Crane Operators in Lafayette, LA
Last updated: Oct 17, 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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Crane Operator/Rigger
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10USCG Master License+16 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOPERATOR
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCrane 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 SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBox TruckMechanical KnowledgeOverhead Crane Mechanic
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNDT Certification+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingEHSOverhead Crane Operator
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHA+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingElectrical ExperienceRisk ManagementQuality InspectionMaintenance WorkA operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCraneCrane OperationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftPackagingCrane Operation
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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 79 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and crane operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 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, a operator and 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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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