Crane Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Master's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Merrill Steel
Doing Steel Fabrication, LLCPhenix Marble QuarryTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years29%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $61,200 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,348 – $82,593 yearly
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Maintenance Technician Lead
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorJourneyman LicenseCIRONATE CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator/Laborer
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationOSHA Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseClass ESix Sigma Yellow BeltSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyMechanical Maintenance Technician
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceEnd DumpTruck driver /mobile crane operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePower ToolsHeavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseClass ESafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceProduction relief operator and machine operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseBridge Crane OperationSkills
Heavy LiftingMachiningPackagingAssemblyManufacturingUnloading
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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: truck driver /mobile crane operator, production relief operator and machine operator and friction control field technician.
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 Springfield, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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