Crane Operators for hire in Louisville, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership5%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Vocational or technical training12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
HTI LogisticsAlro Steel CorporationCarbide Industries LLCTime at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,789 profiles for Crane Operators in Louisville, KY
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Louisville, KY: $52,784 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,628 – $78,202 yearly
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Industrial steel saw, overhead crane and forklift operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationUtility LocatingFiber SplicingCable Utility LocatingDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCrane Operator/Forklift Operator, truck operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssemblyManufacturingCrane Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationClass DASE CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNDT Level II+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCoiled SteelTechnician
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCleaningPallet JackCNC Laser Operator and Brake Press Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationCNCCrane CertificationCNC MachiningForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementVehicle SpottingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCrane Operator
Georgetown, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsLift TruckHi-Lo
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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: communication skills, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: journeyman millwright/welder, CNC laser operator and brake press operator and crane and rigging superintendent.
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 Louisville, KY, 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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