Careers

Career Pathways

In the crane, rigging and specialized transport industry are highly rewarding. Discover the opportunities for careers below.

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation

Crane Assembly/Disassembly Technician

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 42-72 K

Assembles and disassembles cranes for construction sites.

Crane Assembly/Disassembly Technician

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 42-72

Assembles and disassembles cranes for construction sites.

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Crane Mechanic

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–40 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–83 K

Maintains and repairs cranes and heavy machinery.

Crane Mechanic

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–40 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–83

Maintains and repairs cranes and heavy machinery.

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Diesel Mechanic (Crane Industry)

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 22–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 45–85 K

Diagnoses and fixes heavy equipment engines and systems.

Diesel Mechanic (Crane Industry)

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 22–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 45–85

Diagnoses and fixes heavy equipment engines and systems.

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Engineer (Heavy Lifting)

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 65 - 150+ K

Designs systems to lift massive structures safely.

Engineer (Heavy Lifting)

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 65 - 150+

Designs systems to lift massive structures safely.

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Escort Vehicle Driver

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 15–25 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 31–52 K

Guides oversized loads on roads, ensuring safety.

Escort Vehicle Driver

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 15–25 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 31–52

Guides oversized loads on roads, ensuring safety.

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Fleet Manager

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–45 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–94 K

Manages vehicle fleets, ensuring maintenance and organization.

Fleet Manager

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–45 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–94

Manages vehicle fleets, ensuring maintenance and organization.

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20-40+ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 40-80+ K

Operates cranes and heavy equipment at construction sites.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20-40+ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 40-80+

Operates cranes and heavy equipment at construction sites.

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Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 22–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 45–75 K

Drives vehicles transporting oversized and heavy loads.

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 22–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 45–75

Drives vehicles transporting oversized and heavy loads.

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Mobile Crane Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 22–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 45–72 K

Operates cranes to move heavy loads with precision.

Mobile Crane Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 22–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 45–72

Operates cranes to move heavy loads with precision.

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OS/OW Logistics Planner

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–72 K

Plans safe routes for oversized and heavy loads.

OS/OW Logistics Planner

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–35 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–72

Plans safe routes for oversized and heavy loads.

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Permit Coordinator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20–30 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 42–62 K

Handles permits for transporting oversized or heavy loads.

Permit Coordinator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20–30 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 42–62

Handles permits for transporting oversized or heavy loads.

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Project Manager (OS/OW or Crane)

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 30–50 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 62–104 K

Oversees heavy-lifting and transport projects start-to-finish.

Project Manager (OS/OW or Crane)

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 30–50 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 62–104

Oversees heavy-lifting and transport projects start-to-finish.

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Rigger

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 18–30 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 37–62 K

Secures loads for cranes using rigging equipment safely.

Rigger

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 18–30 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 37–62

Secures loads for cranes using rigging equipment safely.

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Route Surveyor

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20–30 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 42–62 K

Maps safe routes for oversized and heavy transports.

Route Surveyor

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 20–30 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 42–62

Maps safe routes for oversized and heavy transports.

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Safety Director

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 65 - 125+ K

Ensures workplace safety through training and compliance checks.

Safety Director

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 65 - 125+

Ensures workplace safety through training and compliance checks.

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Signal Person

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 15–25 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 31–52 K

Guides crane operators to move loads safely and efficiently.

Signal Person

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 15–25 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 31–52

Guides crane operators to move loads safely and efficiently.

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Tower Crane Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–40 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–83 K

Operates tower cranes to lift loads on-site safely.

Tower Crane Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ 25–40 / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 52–83

Operates tower cranes to lift loads on-site safely.

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Transport Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 55-150+ K

Drives SPMTs to transport massive loads through tight spaces.

Transport Operator

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 55-150+

Drives SPMTs to transport massive loads through tight spaces.

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Welder

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 55-95+ K

Welds metal structures, cranes, and transport equipment securely.

Welder

Avg. Hourly Pay $ / hour
Annual Salary Range $ 55-95+

Welds metal structures, cranes, and transport equipment securely.

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