1. (Military) the science of the movement, supplying, and maintenance of military forces in the field. 2. (Economics) the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods. 3. the detailed planning and organization of any large complex operation.
2 International Union of Operating Engineers Crane Operator Salaries. International Union of Operating Engineers Crane Operators earn $82,000 annually, or $39 per hour, which is 65% higher than the national average for all Crane Operators at $42,000 annually and 29% higher than the national salary average for âall working Americans.
Full Answer. Wage rates for crane operators vary widely depending on work location and industry. The top 10 percent of earners in the U.S. make an average wage of $38.15 per hour or more, while the bottom 10 percent average $14.02 per hour or less. There are more than 41,000 crane and tower operators employed in the United States as of May 2013.