Crane Operators for hire in Wichita, KS
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Spirit AeroSystems
Bosch
Stanley Black & Decker
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 751 profiles for Crane Operators in Wichita, KS
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Crane Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wichita, KS: $75,365 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,170 – $101,119 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Wichita, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftElectric Pallet JackDriver's License+15 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsEquipment Operator
Wichita, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
CDLOverhead Crane CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsFabrication Worker
Wichita, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Quality AuditorGoogle Analytics CertificationITIL CertificationCPIMDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Product ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsEquipment Operator
Wichita, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHi-LoAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsClass A driver/ Crane Operator
Wichita, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+5 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCDL aCrane Operator
Wichita, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCDLConfined Space CertificationCraneCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOverhead Line SystemsCPRElectrical Maintenance at HeightBucket Operation
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: equipment operator, forklift operator and owner/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 Wichita, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a crane operator?
Most crane operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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