Crane-Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Forklift8%Construction Experience5%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years26%Current company
AB Crane HireAspire FacadesBent SheetmetalTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years32%2-5 years16%
Browse Indeed's database of 706 profiles for Crane-Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $80,041 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,459 – $94,969 yearly
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Tower Crane Operator & Dogman
Nundah, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at Heights+2 moreSkills
CraneDogging TicketPatient HoistSystems DesignMaintenanceForkliftNot a Job this is my Forklift Ticket and Gantry Crane training and experience
Sunnybank, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft OutlookMoodleMicrosoft PublisherVisioWindowsMicrosoft Excel+2 moreSkills
Forklift LicenceBachelor's DegreeComputer SkillsWindowsMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft OutlookCrane Truck Operator / Yardsman
Moorooka, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
SecuritySenior Secondary Certificate of EducationMC LicenceDriver LicenceEducationBusiness+5 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceManagementForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationTraining & DevelopmentMechanical KnowledgeCrane Operator / Rigger
Wynnum, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardMC LicenceDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsAdvanced Rigging Ticket+2 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLeadershipCrane Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HC LicenceAdvanced Rigging TicketEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeForklift 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: Driver Licence, Dogging Ticket 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, crane truck operator / yardsman and tower crane operator.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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