Crane-Operators for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Welding5%Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
(Champ services ) IMS INDEPENDENT MINING SERVICESA&T CarryingBECHTEL CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 59 profiles for Crane-Operators in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $108,856 yearly
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Diesel Technician
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HC LicenceDogging TicketEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceMaintenanceCash HandlingLeadershipDrivingOrganisational SkillsTruck Operator frontlift
Bakers Creek, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
MC LicenceWork Safely at HeightsBus DrivingDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
Communication SkillsComputer SkillsCommercial DrivingDrivingHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftTrades Assistant
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIConstructionCertificate IForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSchedule ManagementPower ToolsHand ToolsWork Health and Safety MindsetWorkshop Supervisor
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceHand ToolsWork Safely at HeightsMSIC+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareWord ProcessingBoilermaker/Welder
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Duty Diesel Fitter/ Mechanic
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
WeldingHydraulicsMicrosoft WordMechanic ExperienceAir BrakeAutomotive 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 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: forklift, welding and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane-operators include: Driver Licence, Forklift Licence 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: plant operator/labourer, diesel technician and workshop supervisor.
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 Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane-operators have 26 years of professional experience.
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