Crane-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Management5%Customer Service5%Time Management4%Education level
Vocational or technical training57%High school diploma or GED24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
ADITYA BIRArtem’xARUMA – CHILDRENS SERVICESTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years14%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: 15 Aug 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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Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsSkills
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Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBasic Scaffolding TicketMechanic ExperienceBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
PlumbingPlasteringCarpentryAir ConditioningMachiningStrategic PlanningConcrete Pump Operator
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11CPR CertificationSkills
White CardWork Safely at HeightsForklift LicenceMR LicenceStandard 11Driver LicenceAble Seaman / Cable Hand
Earlville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSecurityWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
GrindingHand ToolsMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceConfined Space EntryCleaningTruck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationHC LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningComputer SkillsMathsHand ToolsHeavy LiftingTerminal 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 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: management, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Crane Operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and HR Licence.
What are some job titles related to crane-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane-operators include: supervisor, able seaman / cable hand and truck driver/operator.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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