Crane Operators for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
Olympic steel
SsabAMG resourcesTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years24%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $66,951 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,671 – $86,749 yearly
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Crane Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneCDL aConstruction ExperienceHeavy 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 OperationMachine Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeMathematical AptitudeIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperiencePackager/Assembler/ provisioner
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10State Tested Nursing AssistantNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOhmmeterPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceWeldingFabricationCrane Operator
New Brighton, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
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: machine operator, crane operator/forklift operator 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 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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