Crane Operators for hire in Kansas City, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Atlas Tube
ITS Conglobal
Wabtec
Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,786 profiles for Crane Operators in Kansas City, MO
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $59,524 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,366 – $100,186 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCrane Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLCertified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Order Puller
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationCertified Notary PublicHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingFall Protection Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementTime ManagementTeam Lead/Machine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceWarehouse Manager/ Crane truck operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePallet Jack
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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 80 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 crane operators?
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: oiler/operator, crane operator/forklift operator and warehouse manager/ crane truck 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 Kansas City, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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