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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    246

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Forklift6%
    Communication Skills5%
    White Card5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree41%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    High school diploma or GED18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    1-2 years20%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Pope Packaging
    Ace crane trucks
    Adelaide Industrial
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    2-5 years29%
    More than 5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 246 profiles for Crane-Operators in Adelaide, South Australia

Last updated: 30 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)

  • HC Truck Driver

    Para Vista, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftTruck DrivingHC LicenceAuto PaintingBasic Rigging TicketDogging Ticket+2 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsManagementLoad & UnloadHeavy LiftingGPS
  • Maintenance Plumber

    Seaton, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConfined Space EntryWeldingEWP Ticket

    Skills

    PlumbingConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceWeldingLeadershipDriver Licence
  • Roofing and Cladding // Carpenter Trade Assistant

    Northfield, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry

    Skills

    Risk ManagementTraining & DevelopmentManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime Management
  • Project Manager

    College Park, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Project ManagementManufacturingResearchAssemblyManagementBudgeting+1 more

    Skills

    MaintenanceMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeProject Management
  • Office Manager

    Seaton, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Business AdministrationBusiness

    Skills

    Data EntryPayrollOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookCustomer Service
  • Trades Assistant & Production, Machine Operator

    Findon, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Licence

    Skills

    AssemblyOrder PickingMachiningComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceLoad & Unload

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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 white card.

What licenses or certifications are common for crane-operators?

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

What are some job titles related to crane-operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane-operators include: office manager, roofing and cladding // carpenter trade assistant and maintenance plumber.

What level of education is common for a crane operator?

Bachelor's degree 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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