Crane Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%1-2 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
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Fic America
AlroTime at current job
More than 5 years44%2-5 years33%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,731 profiles for Crane Operators in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Oct 8, 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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Crane Operator
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOverhead Crane Operator
Joliet, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC Card+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementOTRCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsUnloadingCrane Operator/ warehouse
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipEquipment RepairField ServiceHeavy Equipment Operator
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAutomotive RepairAutomotive ServiceTruck DrivingMachine Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeanManufacturingLean ManufacturingMachine Operator and Compounder
Romeoville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EPA Universal CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeMolding (Production Process)
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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 79 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 crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: heavy equipment operator, crane operator/ warehouse and certified crane & hostler 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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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