Crane Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Maintenance6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree30%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
1-2 years5%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Best burning fire fuelsCairns SecondCareFNQTime at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years18%2-5 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 20 profiles for Crane Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 15 July 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $71,529 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,511 – $71,546 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Logistics Officer (AO4)
Manunda, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationRCGCPR CertificationRSASkills
SAPOracleMicrosoft OfficeLogisticsInventory ControlSecurityAble Seaman / Cable Hand
Earlville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSecurityWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
GrindingHand ToolsMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceConfined Space EntryCleaningChemical Engineer, IQE
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRCGFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
ManagementEnglishSupervisor
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftComputer SkillsSkills
Inventory ControlTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceHR Truck Driver/ yard manager
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMC LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMechanic ExperienceWeldingMechanical KnowledgeFabricationFleet and Driver Manager
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardHC LicenceSkills
LeadershipManagementSupervising ExperienceMentoringLogisticsInvestment
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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: customer service, maintenance 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 RSA.
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 chemical engineer, IQE.
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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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