Crane Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Republic services
USS Steel
ABC Supply Co
Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,152 profiles for Crane Operators in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $82,199 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,598 – $106,242 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalOverhead Crane CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Wastewater Treatment OperatorTWIC Card+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPackaging Machine Operator / crane operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCaster Operator
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFederal Railroad Administration (FRA) RegulationsWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceUtility Operator
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrane Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass E+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsAuto Press Machine Operator/Crane Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTow TruckMowing
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for crane operators?
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: overhead crane operator, forklift 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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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