Crane-Operators for hire in Adelaide, South Australia
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Communication Skills5%White Card5%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%Vocational or technical training29%High school diploma or GED14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Pope PackagingAce crane trucksAdelaide IndustrialTime at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 246 profiles for Crane-Operators in Adelaide, South Australia
Last updated: 3 Oct 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)
CNC Machine Operator
Walkerville, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardHR LicenceDogging TicketSkills
CNCHeavy Equipment OperationCraneManufacturingMaintenanceCustomer ServiceSkilled Contractor
West Lakes, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftEWP TicketSkills
GrindingHand ToolsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceBlueprint ReadingProject Manager
College Park, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementManufacturingResearchAssemblyManagementBudgeting+1 moreSkills
MaintenanceMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementOffice Manager
Seaton, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Business AdministrationBusinessSkills
Data EntryPayrollOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookCustomer ServiceTrades Assistant & Production, Machine Operator
Findon, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
AssemblyOrder PickingMachiningComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceLoad & UnloadRoofing and Cladding // Carpenter Trade Assistant
Northfield, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIConfined Space EntrySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsIncident Management
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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: skilled contractor, office manager and roofing and cladding // carpenter trade assistant.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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