Crane Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Forklift7%Driving6%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
ARC REINFORCING (HEMMANT)AUS-RACKBlack Products EngineeringTime at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years30%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 290 profiles for Crane Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 19 July 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $78,429 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,929 – $91,905 yearly
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Shift Supervisor, Process Milling Operations
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsHR LicenceBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketSkills
White CardHR LicenceEWP TicketBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketOperated MIG Welder & Grinding
Hamilton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicencePallet JackCraneCPR CertificationCNCFabricationCivil Laborer / Kerb Nation
Holland Park West, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsForklift LicenceSkills
Low VoltageCustomer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingCash HandlingCommunication SkillsForklift Operator, Process Operate, and Roof crane operator
Red Hill, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ServingManagementForklift LicenceSkills
ManagementResearchSalesCommunication SkillsForklift Driver
Nudgee, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsEnglishMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excelfitter and operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificateSkills
DrivingWeldingConstruction ExperienceFabricationForkliftAutomotive Repair
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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 27 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: communication skills, forklift and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Forklift Licence, Dogging Ticket and White Card.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: forklift operator, fitter and operator and machine operator and all rounder general warehouse duties.
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 5 years of professional experience.
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