Crane Operators for hire in San Antonio, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Supervising Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree4%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years32%Current company
ABM Janitorial and Commercial Cleaning ServicesAlamo Crane ServiceAlamo Nex constructionTime at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years18%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $50,339 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,703 – $73,021 yearly
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Crane Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aSkills
CDL aDrivingCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneCrane Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Doubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10OSHADOT Physical ExaminationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEnd DumpServicing VehiclesHeavy Equipment Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationCounseling CertificationOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mathematical AptitudeLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingProcess Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Rig Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLFirst Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOTRMechanic 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 66 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 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: forklift operator, crane operator/heavy equipment operator and forklift operator/material handler.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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