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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 11%
Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 64%
Associate's degree 28%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

3-5 years 8%
6-10 years 14%
More than 10 years 78%

Current company

Ryder
Ahmer & Son Inc -Orland Park, IL
Alan's machinery movers

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 17%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,103 profiles for Crane Operators in Aurora, IL

Last updated: Jul 7, 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, IL

Licenses & certifications

Class DOverhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy Lifting

Terminal Operator

Yorkville, IL

Licenses & certifications

Class DGuard CardConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC Card

Skills

Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy Lifting

Crane Supervisor

Aurora, IL

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCherry Picker

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills

Cherry Picker/Forklift Operator

Oswego, IL

Licenses & certifications

Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsLift TruckForkliftOrder PickingOrder PickerOutdoor Work Experience

Machine Operator/ OJT

North Aurora, IL

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-Time

Operator Assistant

Naperville, IL

Licenses & certifications

Asbestos CertificationTWIC CardForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control for Work ZonesFlagger CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

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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 65 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?

Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to crane operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: crane supervisor, machine operator/ OJT and cherry picker/forklift 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 17 years of professional experience.

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