Crane Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree6%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Doing Steel Fabrication, LLCMerrill Steel
Doing steelTime at current job
Less than a year37%1-2 years29%2-5 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 516 profiles for Crane Operators in Springfield, MO
Last updated: Sep 7, 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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Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceEnd DumpTruck driver /mobile crane operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePower ToolsHeavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBackflow CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCraftsman
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationWelding Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceCrane OperationWarehouse Associate
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPress brake foremam/ Administrative maintenance foreman
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10CPRDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational Skills
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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 74 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 Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to crane operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to crane operators include: heavy equipment operator, truck driver /mobile crane operator and 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 Springfield, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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