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.
1 Again, this will vary depending on the size and company. 2  In an article of The Aberdeen Group, it was stressed that rental rates for a crane and operator start at around $100 per hour and can exceed $500 per hour for large cranes. 3  The same price ranges are supported in the forums at Heavyequipmentforums.com.