Crane Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years14%Current company
Amazon Warehouse
anco steelBeacon/QXOTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years21%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $86,621 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,196 – $103,927 yearly
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Lead Machine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOverhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingForklift Operator/Warehouse
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseCDL a+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceForklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRoofingEmbroidery Machine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVehicle Spotting
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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 71 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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.
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, forklift operator and machine operator/ OJT.
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 Aurora, IL, 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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