Crane Operators for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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1,548
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Xpo
Honeywell Aerospace
Union Pacific Railroad
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $66,951 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,671 – $86,749 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Overhead Crane Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPackagingAudio Visual Technician/A1
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCrane OperationTower Crane Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRWelding CertificationCrane CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationCrane OperationMaterial 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 OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipWeldingFabricationSnow Removal
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: audio visual technician/a1, crane operator/heavy equipment operator and crane operator/forklift 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 Saint Paul, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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