Crane Operators for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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1,131
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 8%
- Crane
- 4%
- Maintenance
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Emerson
ORICA
John Holland
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,131 profiles for Crane Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $120,194 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $97,614 – $147,998 yearly
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Advanced rigger / operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketManual Driver LicenceAdvanced Rigging TicketSkills
RiggingCraneForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationBoilermaker/Rigger
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIBasic Rigging TicketForklift Licence+8 moreSkills
FabricationForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftWeldingConstruction ExperienceMachine Operator
Queens Park, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space EntryBlue CardHR LicenceDogging TicketTelehandler TicketWater Cart+1 moreSkills
Truck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingUnloadingLift TruckForkliftTRADE ASSISTANT
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIHR LicenceCertificate IForklift LicenceSkills
FabricationLift TruckForkliftMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingTruck DrivingStep up Supervisor/Open Crane operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryAdvanced Rigging Ticket+3 moreSkills
LeadershipStaff SupervisionEquipment Safety ProceduresManagementSafety Protocol AdherenceTeam LeadershipFormwork Carpenter
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+6 moreSkills
Frame CarpentryFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingConventional Formwork in ConstructionRebar Installation
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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 maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: White Card, Work Safely at Heights and Confined Space Entry.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: TRADE ASSISTANT, boilermaker/rigger and advanced rigger / operator.
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 Perth, Western Australia, 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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