Crane-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift6%Crane4%Construction Experience4%Education level
Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree29%High school diploma or GED21%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years17%Current company
A&Y AssociatesAL-KO Vehicle TechnologyAlltruck Bodies Pty LtdTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years21%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 846 profiles for Crane-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,270 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,579 – $93,524 yearly
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Crane Operator/Rigger
Keilor East, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryAdvanced Rigging TicketHR Licence+2 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeFabricationManufacturingLatheMathsHydraulicsLeading Hand
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIConstruction+7 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceResidential Construction ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCarpentryManagementTrades Assistant | Rail Infrastructure
Footscray, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceTeam ManagementCertificate IIIMSICRIW Card+7 moreSkills
LogisticsConstruction ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceGeneral Labourer - Construction & Demolition Worker
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationGermanCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
DemolitionAssemblyCarpentryForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationGeneral Operative
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeSecuritySkills
SplunkJiraConfluenceNWR
Essendon, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIConfined Space Entry+3 more
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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, crane and construction experience.
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: rigger, leading hand and general labourer - construction & demolition worker.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane-operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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