Crane Operators for hire in San Antonio, TX
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
- Crane Operation
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
- Vocational or technical training
- 9%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Fluor
DHL
Bechtel
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,828 profiles for Crane Operators in San Antonio, TX
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $52,056 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,082 – $77,243 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCrane Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL aCPR+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementResource AllocationCrane Operator, Rigger
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCertification in Infection Prevention & ControlCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+14 moreSkills
EHSMechanic ExperienceRangefinderCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane Operationboom truck abc/abl crane operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementCraneDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsEHSCommunication SkillsRoute DrivingDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourProfessional Educator License+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceConstruction InspectionIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCrane Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCrane OperationCraneLift TruckForkliftFabrication
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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 76 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, organizational skills and crane operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, CDL a 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: heavy equipment operator/foreman, wireline operator 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 San Antonio, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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