Crane Operators for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Wisconsin Steel And Tube
Komatsu
Aptar
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years18%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $56,542 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,877 – $78,211 yearly
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Installation Technician
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationEPA Type IIFirearms LicenseScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLaser Operator/ Brake press
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFire Safety CertificationCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduction Assembler lll
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationJ-STD-001 CertificationASQC CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceCrane Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCDLLifting EquipmentCraneConstruction ExperienceCrane OperationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipLifting EquipmentNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationCrane OperationCrew Lead Machine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsManufacturingMachine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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 64 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 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: installation technician, forlift operator and saw machine 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 12 years of professional experience.
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