Crane Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years24%Current company
Amsted Rail
Cerro FlowFriedman industriesTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years17%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Sep 7, 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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Warehouse Associate
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAuto Press Machine Operator/Crane Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementRF ScannerCaster Operator
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPR+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipUtility Operator
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLocomotive Operator/Crane operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementEPA CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+10 moreSkills
Construction InspectionHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft PowerpointOverhead Crane Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalOverhead Crane CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational 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: communication skills, time management and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a crane operator?
Common licenses or certifications for crane operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Overhead 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 and painter some forklift, packaging machine operator / crane operator and auto press 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 12 years of professional experience.
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