Crane-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Management6%Time Management4%White Card4%Education level
Vocational or technical training56%High school diploma or GED28%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years9%3-5 years6%Current company
ADITYA BIRARUMA – CHILDRENS SERVICESBest burning fire fuelsTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 47 profiles for Crane-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $71,529 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,511 – $71,546 yearly
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Concrete Pump Operator
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11CPR Certification+2 moreSkills
White CardWork Safely at HeightsForklift LicenceMR LicenceStandard 11Driver LicenceFounder & Technical Designer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at Heights+1 moreSkills
ArduinoRaspberry PiAutodeskFusion 360CC++Truck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
DrivingMechanic ExperienceComputer SkillsTruck DrivingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCarpentry Cert III Apprentice
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate ISkills
Driver LicenceWhite CardWork Safely at HeightsFirst Aid CertificationConstruction PaintingDemolitionAble Seaman / Cable Hand
Earlville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSecurityWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
GrindingHand ToolsMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceConfined Space EntryCleaningTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceDogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLogisticsTMSForkliftManagementMicrosoft Word
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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: management, time management and white card.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: White Card, 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: truck driver, able seaman / cable hand and carpentry cert III apprentice.
What level of education is common for a crane operator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a crane operator in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane-operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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