Crane Operators for hire in Minneapolis, MN
Find crane operators who can lift, lower and move materials efficiently on construction sites, while ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with ground crews. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Minneapolis, MN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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1,568
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Union Pacific Railroad
CPKC
Xpo
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $66,574 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,506 – $87,755 yearly
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Crane Operator
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingShipping & ReceivingProduction Machine Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP Certification+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceAudio Visual Technician/A1
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCrane OperationCNC Operator
Hopkins, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseMaterials Handling+3 moreSkills
Secret ClearanceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMaterial Handler/ yard truck driver / overhead crane/ maintenance mechanic
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationShipping and Receiving Manager/Overhead Crane Operator
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BServsafe CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTanker
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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 76 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 Class D.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: shipping and receiving manager/overhead crane operator, audio visual technician/a1 and crane operator/heavy equipment 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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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