Crane Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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 Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 8%
- Construction Experience
- 5%
- Leadership
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 39%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
Australian Defence Force
Terex Cranes
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 56%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 810 profiles for Crane Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $81,476 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,996 – $96,213 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
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MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRoad RollersHaul TrucksForklift LicenceRIW CardBackhoe Operation+7 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationManagementMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceQuality AssuranceSafety PlansForklift Operator / Storeperson
Sunnybank, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryTelehandler Ticket+2 moreSkills
Materials HandlingLift TruckLogisticsForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationConstruction Site ExperienceCrane Operator / Rigger
Wynnum, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Advanced Rigging TicketDogging Ticket+3 moreSkills
LeadershipLifting EquipmentCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationRigging Attachment TechniquesLift TruckVac Truck Operator / MC Driver
Coopers Plains, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
MC LicenceWork Safely at HeightsLoad RestraintSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceUnloadingFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Crane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneRiggingTruck DrivingCrane Operator
Fortitude Valley, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardIntermediate Rigging TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space Entry+4 moreSkills
Crane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsRiggingCraneOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComplianceLoader Operator / Lab Technician / Control Room Operator / Weigh Bridge Operator / Container Forklift Operator
Wynnum West, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Lifting EquipmentStaff SupervisionOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceFront-End LoadersManagementSafety Protocol Adherence
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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, construction experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: vac truck operator / MC driver, segment crane operator/ring builder offsider and forklift operator / storeperson.
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 Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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