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We pride ourselves on providing professional personnel who can keep up with the demands of the job. Newcastle Cranes works with a variety of industrial, commercial and government clients on a variety of projects ranging in sizes.

We’re Always On The Lookout For Qualified People To Join Our Team.

If you’re an experienced and ticketed operator, rigger or dogman with a current green card and can operate out of the Newcastle region, leave a copy of your resume at our office or email us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a crane operator make?

The salary greatly depends on one’s skill, scope of work and experience. The annual salary can range from around $55,000 to approximately $84,000.

However, according to salary estimates from 148 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on the Indeed job site in the past 36 months, as of November 2019, the average is $34.81 an hour or $63,000 a year.
How do you become a crane operator?

There are a variety of registered training programs and courses that can help to equip you with the skills and experience to help you obtain the relevant licensing required to operate cranes. The requirements may include High Risk Licence, green card and more.

It may also be worthwhile contacting employers who work on projects you are interested in, to find out if they have any preferred training providers or opportunities.
Are crane operators in demand?

Crane operators are in high demand as more structures are getting built by the day. The job rate is expected to grow over the years, making it a secure career to consider.