Crane Operators for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years14%Current company
Harbor Steel & Supply
International crankshaft
AAA Club Alliance
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years24%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 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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Manager crane operator, forklift operator bobcat
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOverhead Crane & Forklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceLoan Officer ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBusiness Owner/Operator/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckHazardous Material IdentificationCorrugator Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRHand ToolsOverhead Crane Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssembly
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
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: business owner/operator/ heavy equipment operator, manager crane operator, forklift operator bobcat and crane operator/rigger.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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