Crane Operators for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
ABC Supply Co
Tenneco
Eastman Chemical
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 345 profiles for Crane Operators in Madison, WI
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $92,941 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,832 – $197,070 yearly
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Miner Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementHoisting LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipOhmmeterCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLOverhead Crane CertificationEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceForeman
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitBoard Certified Behavior AnalystCrane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingBussingEquipment operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNATE Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTower ClimbingService Technician ExperienceBoom crane truck driver and boom crane operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLEPA Type IIAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOil Change
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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 time management.
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: boom crane truck driver and boom crane operator, equipment operator and batch plant foreman.
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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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