Crane Operators for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training14%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
ABC Supply
Rockwell Automation
GE Vernova
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,637 profiles for Crane Operators in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $58,311 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,626 – $77,938 yearly
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Highway Maintenance Worker II
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementClass DOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake Endorsement+16 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOptimizing Workflow ProcessesConstruction Assistant
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationCertified Quality TechnicianFundamentals of EngineeringDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduction Assembler lll
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationJ-STD-001 CertificationASQC CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+17 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsSet-up Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality InspectorOverhead Crane CertificationBlueprint ReadingFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLaser Operator/ Brake press
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatCNCDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceFedex Ship Manager
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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 organizational skills.
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: operator, press operator/machine operator and construction assistant.
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 Milwaukee, WI, 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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