Crane-Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Forklift8%Construction Experience5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
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AB Crane HireAbfi steel groupTime at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 708 profiles for Crane-Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $80,485 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,048 – $95,195 yearly
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Local Driver
Nudgee, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVHC LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Truck DrivingCraneForkliftCustomer ServiceLeadershipManagementStoreperson
Wynnum, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityStandard 11Skills
LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsForkliftTower Crane Operator & Dogman
Nundah, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at Heights+2 moreSkills
CraneDogging TicketPatient HoistSystems DesignMaintenanceForkliftfitter and operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificateSkills
DrivingWeldingConstruction ExperienceFabricationForkliftAutomotive RepairMachine Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceInformation SecurityManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
MachiningFabricationManufacturingWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyMechanic ExperienceForklift Operator, Process Operate, and Roof crane operator
Red Hill, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ServingManagementForklift LicenceSkills
ManagementResearchSalesCommunication Skills
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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, Driver Licence 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: fitter and operator, forklift operator, process operate, and roof crane operator and tower crane operator & dogman.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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