Crane Operators for hire in Tulsa, OK
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills7%Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Valmont Industries
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Kloeckner MetalsTime at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,326 profiles for Crane Operators in Tulsa, OK
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tulsa, OK: $57,265 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,614 – $78,802 yearly
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Tube Laser Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceLift TruckGolhofer operator, hydraulic equipment operator, mechanic
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssembler
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMachine LearningPlasma helper
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Safety ProfessionalOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsOverhead crane operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPRCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMachine OperationMachiningLift TruckForkliftHand ToolsPlasma Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsShipping & ReceivingMaterials Handling
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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: organizational skills, communication skills 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 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: construction laborer / equipment operator, cut-off operator (mill tubing length machine) and tube laser 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 Tulsa, OK, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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