Crane-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Management6%Time Management4%Communication Skills4%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED42%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
ADITYA BIRARC WindARUMA – CHILDRENS SERVICESTime at current job
More than 5 years71%1-2 years14%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 46 profiles for Crane-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Oct 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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Truck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
DrivingMechanic ExperienceComputer SkillsTruck DrivingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEmergency Response Coordinator (Consultant)
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardHC LicenceSkills
LeadershipManagementSupervising ExperienceMentoringLogisticsInvestmentLeading Hand/Supervisor General Revenue Workshop
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftManagementSkills
Driver LicenceSAPOracleQuickbooksMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsConcrete Pump Operator
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsStandard 11+4 moreSkills
Forklift LicenceWork Safely at HeightsFull Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)White CardMR LicenceCarpentry Cert III Apprentice
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate ISkills
Driver LicenceWhite CardWork Safely at HeightsFirst Aid CertificationConstruction PaintingDemolitionGlass Processor
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Machine OperationManufacturingAssemblyMicrosoft ExcelForklift LicenceLift Truck
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.
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, carpentry cert III apprentice and glass processor.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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