Crane Operators for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%3-5 years16%6-10 years14%Current company
Valbruna Slater StainlessDeister Machine CompanyMagic Coil ProductsTime at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years20%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 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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Painter/crane operator/machine operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsLifting EquipmentCraneRigging and Hoisting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPackingForklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Wastewater CertificationCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHoisting LicenseAEDSkills
Organizational SkillsConstruction Industry ExperienceAssembly Line ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsConstruction Project ManagementCrane operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL aCrane CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Welding MachinesFacilities MaintenanceDriver's LicenseWeldingPlumbingWelders (Tool)Skills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAutomotive RepairCustomer SupportMaintenance WorkMaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator/SMS Machine Operator/VAR & LEYBOLD
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine OperationMachiningHeavy Equipment OperationResidential Construction 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 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 heavy lifting.
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: forklift operator, operator and heavy equipment operator/sms machine operator/var & LEYBOLD.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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