Crane Operators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
US Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs
Bridgestone Americas
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,774 profiles for Crane Operators in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $62,994 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,047 – $79,290 yearly
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Overhead crane / Machine operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationMachining ToolsMachining EquipmentCNCDriver's License+9 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BCrane CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLift TruckForkliftWAREHOUSE CRANE OPERATOR
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CraneCrane CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCrane Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRWelding CertificationWelding+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerForklift/Crane Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftWarehouse Management SystemMaterials HandlingCrane OperationCrane/Forklift Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLoader OperationFlagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsTraffic Control for Work Zones
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Crane Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: overhead crane / machine operator, crane operator/forklift operator and forklift/crane 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 Chicago, 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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