Crane-Operators for hire in Adelaide, South Australia

Find crane operators who specialise in moving heavy materials, setting up equipment, and maintaining safety standards on job sites. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Adelaide, South Australia to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    247

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Forklift7%
    Communication Skills6%
    Customer Service5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training35%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    High school diploma or GED24%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Pope Packaging
    @ TruShape
    AB industries
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 247 profiles for Crane-Operators in Adelaide, South Australia

Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Adelaide, South Australia: $90,773 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,343$126,098 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • LF Forklift Operator

    Para Vista, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftTruck DrivingHC LicenceAuto PaintingBasic Rigging TicketDogging Ticket+2 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsManagementLoad & UnloadHeavy LiftingGPS
  • Boilermaker

    Aberfoyle Park, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryWeldingEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    WeldingForkliftCraneMaintenanceFabrication
  • Machine Operator

    Mitchell Park, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeWhite CardForkliftAdvanced DiplomaFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceMaintenanceCNCMechanical KnowledgeAssembly
  • CNC Machine Operator

    Walkerville, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardHR LicenceDogging Ticket

    Skills

    CNCHeavy Equipment OperationCraneManufacturingMaintenanceCustomer Service
  • Ultimate Engineering & Maintenance Ultimate Engineering & Maintenance

    Semaphore Park, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationEWP Ticket

    Skills

    ForkliftManagement
  • Sheetmetal worker/ fabricator

    Redwood Park, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWhite Card

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeConstruction PaintingForklift

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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 20 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: forklift, communication skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?

Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: White Card, Forklift Licence and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to crane-operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane-operators include: sheetmetal worker/ fabricator, LF forklift operator and basic rigger / dogman.

What level of education is common for a crane operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a crane operator in Adelaide, South Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?

Most crane-operators have 21 years of professional experience.

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