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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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
Olympic steel
SsabAlter Metal RecyclingTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years29%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 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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Heavy Equipment Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationEquipment Operator
Fridley, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsClass DASME Codes & StandardsMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsFabricationWelders (Tool)Metal FabricationWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingForklift Operator
Bloomington, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
HazmatFirst Aid CertificationHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCrane 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 & ReceivingCNC Laser Operator/overhead crane loader
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseACE Certified Personal TrainerForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceWeldingFabrication
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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 73 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, leadership 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 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: forklift operator, crane operator/forklift operator and CNC laser operator/overhead crane loader.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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