Crane Operators for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
Steel Dynamics incNucor vulcraft
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,339 profiles for Crane Operators in Fort Wayne, IN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $76,708 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,161 – $91,710 yearly
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Forklift/Crane Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckExcavator Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianF EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationCertified Quality TechnicianOSHA 10OSHAElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCNC Operator/Machinist
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationASQC CertificationCNCDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationTurning+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHi-LoTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCrane Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseTemperature ControlNon-CDL Class CServsafe+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aArmed Security License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsBox TruckTruck DrivingTruck Handling
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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 leadership.
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: machine operator, heavy equipment operator/sms machine operator/var & LEYBOLD and 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 Fort Wayne, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 23 years of professional experience.
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