Crane Operators for hire in Lexington, KY
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Lexington, KY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 71%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Kimberly-Clark
Toyota TMMK
International Paper
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 658 profiles for Crane Operators in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $56,967 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,672 – $61,612 yearly
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Mold Setter
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationFood Safety CertificationJourneyman ElectricianLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Recovery Specialist+13 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMaterial Handler
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
OTRHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationJourneyman HVACFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman License+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingManager crane operator, forklift operator bobcat
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipTow Truck Driver/Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationEPA Type IIDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCCNANon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementService Technician Experience
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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 78 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 crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: mold setter, forklift operator and forklift driver/ delivery driver ( supervisor).
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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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