Crane Operators for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree12%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
3-5 years22%6-10 years26%More than 10 years52%Current company
Alro Steel CorporationHeidtman Steel Products
Magic coil productsTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 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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Crane operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL aCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneMachine Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorBartender LicenseFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHi-LoPackingOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftKitchen ExperienceManufacturingCookingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationMachine Operation+17 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPainter/crane operator/machine operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsLifting EquipmentCraneRigging and Hoisting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPackingPress Operator/frabacator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Press OperationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic Experience
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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 70 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 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: forklift operator, press operator/frabacator and painter/crane operator/machine 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 18 years of professional experience.
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