Crane Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years16%Current company
Gateway AluminumPrecoat Metals
Rail logisticsTime at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $71,514 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,583 – $99,146 yearly
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Stand up forklift operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Fire Alarm LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRElectrical LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingEnergy Control ProceduresHazardous Energy ControlLOTOConstruction Laborer/Operator
Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChauffeur's PermitJourneyman LicenseHoisting LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingOverhead Crane CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse ExperienceChemical Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationPrivate Pilot CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOverhead Crane Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordLifting EquipmentOverhead Crane Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalOverhead Crane CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCrane CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOperator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRClass EForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational 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 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 Crane Certification.
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, operator and packaging machine operator / crane 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 11 years of professional experience.
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