Crane Operators for hire in Adelaide, South Australia

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    251

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Forklift
    6%
    Communication Skills
    5%
    White Card
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    38%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • KBR
    • Synaco Global Recruitment
    • Amiblu Pipe Systems and Solutions
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 251 profiles for Crane Operators in Adelaide, South Australia

Last updated: 14 Nov 2026

Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?

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

    Para Vista, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Dangerous GoodsAutomotive Spray PaintingCraneHC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Basic Rigging Ticket+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceDecision-Making
  • Trade Assistant & Forklift Operator

    Holden Hill, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    Working with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryNational Police CheckHR LicenceMR Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsGroup WorkMaintenanceTechnical Troubleshooting SupportFirst Aid
  • Maintenance Plumber

    Seaton, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryWelding+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipEWP TicketPipefittingPlumbingMaintenanceConstruction Experience
  • Operations Coordinator

    Ingle Farm, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsProvisional P2 Driver Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCash HandlingCashieringCustomer Service
  • Excavator Operator

    Athelstone, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsMachine OperationConfined Space EntryHeavy Equipment Operation

    Skills

    LeadershipExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationSite Preparation ExcavationExcavationEarthworks
  • Construction Labourer

    Adelaide, South Australia

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryNational Police Check

    Skills

    Manual Handling TechniquesHand ToolsPower ToolsGrindersMeasuring InstrumentsCleaning

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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, Construction Induction Card (White Card) 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: office manager, chartered professional engineer (civil) and excavator operator.

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 22 years of professional experience.

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