Crane Operators for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years30%Current company
Olympic steel
7-SigmaAerotek (Assignment)Time at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years26%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $70,193 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,218 – $90,877 yearly
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Strapper Operator/ machine operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardCDLDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPRSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceChop Cutter Lead
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Black BeltWelding CertificationCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMachine OperationCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceWeldingFabricationCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingPallet JackShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceOverhead Crane Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingHeavy Equipment Operator
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationUnloadingLoadingMaterials HandlingCrane
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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 66 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 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: machine operator, 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 12 years of professional experience.
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