Crane Operators for hire in Sydney, New South Wales
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Construction Experience
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Bouygues Construction
Veolia Water
Infrabuild
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 864 profiles for Crane Operators in Sydney, New South Wales
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sydney, New South Wales: $91,427 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,500 – $123,836 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Crane Operator / Machine Operator
Dee Why Beach, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
White CardIntermediate Rigging TicketCraneWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Basic Rigging Ticket+4 moreSkills
Basic Rigging TicketIntermediate Rigging TicketDogging TicketMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordComputer OperationMachine Operator
Rosebery, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationSkill in Interpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingRigger / Trades Assistant
Burwood, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardDriver LicenceBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+6 moreSkills
LeadershipRiggingMaintenanceEquipment InspectionScaffoldingSolution DevelopmentCrane Operator
Chatswood, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLifting EquipmentCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCrane Operator
Sydney, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDiploma of Mental Health (CHC53315)Certificate IIICPR CertificationDiplomaSkills
Customer CommunicationCustomer ServiceGreeting CustomersClient Enquiry HandlingSkill in Providing Information to CustomersCustomer Enquiry HandlingMachine Operator / Operations Support
Sydney, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
Customer CommunicationCustomer ServiceClient CommunicationClient ServicesCustomer SupportEquipment Troubleshooting
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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, communication skills and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: machine operator / operations support, tower crane operator / dogman and CNC OPERATOR / PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN.
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 Sydney, New South Wales, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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