Crane Operators for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years24%Current company
Charter Steel
Global power components
WFA Staffing
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years21%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $57,787 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,902 – $79,695 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFire Safety CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipManufacturingAssemblyWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckCrane Inspector
Butler, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
F EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOverhead Crane Technician
Cudahy, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceOverhead Crane Operator/Forklift Operator/ Material handler
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass DOverhead Crane CertificationLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsForklift CertificationLift TruckUtility Worker/Forklift Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime Management
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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: heavy lifting, communication 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: overhead crane operator, crane inspector and forklift operator/ roving 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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 19 years of professional experience.
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