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Maxim Crane Works LP

Union Crane Mechanic

Bensalem, PA · On-site

$25 - $33.25/hr

Fleet vehicles include cranes, crane equipment, boom trucks, trailers, pickup trucks, and semis ... Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings * Fabricates, modifies ...

Maxim Crane Works LP

Union Crane Mechanic

Jessup, MD · On-site

$27 - $35.75/hr

Fleet vehicles include cranes, crane equipment, boom trucks, trailers, pickup trucks, and semis ... Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings * Fabricates, modifies ...

Tutorperini

Crane Operator (Union)

Hilbert, WI · On-site

Lunda Construction Company, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking Crane Operator (Union) to join our project sites in the Black River Falls, WI; Waukesha, WI; Hilbert, WI; and Rosemount, MN regions.

Tutorperini

Crane Operator (Union)

Rosemount, MN · On-site

Lunda Construction Company, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking Crane Operator (Union) to join our project sites in the Black River Falls, WI; Waukesha, WI; Hilbert, WI; and Rosemount, MN regions.

Tutorperini

Crane Operator (Union)

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Lunda Construction Company, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking Crane Operator (Union) to join our project sites in the Black River Falls, WI; Waukesha, WI; Hilbert, WI; and Rosemount, MN regions.

Tutorperini

Crane Operator (Union)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Lunda Construction Company, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking Crane Operator (Union) to join our project sites in the Black River Falls, WI; Waukesha, WI; Hilbert, WI; and Rosemount, MN regions.

Sterett Crane

Crane Operator

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Crane Operator to join our team! This role is ... Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check UNION MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT This ...

Holt Logistics Corp.

Crane Mechanic

Gloucester City, NJ · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

... Crane Operators (NCCCO) or similar organization. * Welding and fabrication skills. * Familiarity with different brands and models of cranes (e.g., Liebherr, Manitowoc, Terex) Union Benefits: This ...

Coastal Products Company

Crane Operator

Syracuse, NY · On-site

Crane Operator - Lead Mobile Lifting Operations You will serve as a vital team member executing ... This role delivers immediate access to top-tier union representation and competitive hourly ...

Neufeldt Industrial Services

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Crane Operator

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$75.46 - $83.45/hr

Applicant needs to be a member in good standing or willing to join the local 49ers union. We have ... Collaborate with site supervisors and other operators to coordinate lifting operations. * May ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for union crane operators in the United States is $28.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectUnion Crane OperatorsNon-Union Crane Operators
CredentialsOften require union certifications and training programsMay have similar certifications but less standardized
Work EnvironmentTypically work for unionized companies with collective bargainingWork for various employers, often without union benefits
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large construction and industrial projectsFound across small to large projects, less regulated
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for benefits, wages, and job securityCompared for flexibility and independent work opportunities

Union Crane Operators are generally employed by unionized companies, offering standardized wages, benefits, and training. Non-Union Crane Operators may have more flexibility but often lack the same level of job security and benefits. The choice depends on preferences for job stability versus independence.

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Bensalem, PA • On-site

Maxim Crane Works LP
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$25 - $33.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Maxim Crane Works rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Purpose
Mechanics inspect, diagnose, maintain or repair the crane systems, from its body to engines and electrical or computer systems. Fleet vehicles include cranes, crane equipment, boom trucks, trailers, pickup trucks, and semis.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes and other basic components
  • Operate hoists, forklifts, and/or hand trucks to handle, dismantle and reassemble heavy material and equipment
  • Ability to operate and perform a thorough inspection of machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, faults, or malfunctions and determine required repairs
  • Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers and OEM specifications
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
  • Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using specialty tools
  • Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
  • Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts on vehicles and equipment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Why Maxim?
Our work impacts our local communities, helping transform where people live, work and play. You'll be a part of some of the biggest, most high-profile construction sites across the country and have the opportunity to support our coast-to-coast team across 60 branches in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Associates or Vocational degree preferred
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Experience:
  • 5+ years' of mechanical experience, crane related required
  • 3+ years' experience in diesel, gasoline, and propane engines

Skills/Knowledge:
  • Advanced ability to interpret instructions and blueprints
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
  • Advanced time management and communication skills

Additional Requirements:
Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
Language Skills:
Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; climb; bend and/or stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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