Crane Operators for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Harbor Steel & Supply
AAA Club Alliance
Ale 8 One Bottling CompanyTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 634 profiles for Crane Operators in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Sep 21, 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 LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCorrugator Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRHand ToolsHeavy Equipment Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification+5 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOverhead Crane Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceTow 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 ExperienceForklift/Machine Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Crane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBucket OperationBoom Lift
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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 80 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: forklift operator, solar technician and tow truck driver/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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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