U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Crane Operating

Job-title file

Crane Operating at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

12 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $86,955, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $86,955
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$79,744$101,939+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Crane Operating is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $86,955 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$91,182 · 6

Department of Homeland Security

$88,509 · 34

Median total compensation for the Crane Operating role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Accounting 267
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 172
Administrative Officer 502
Aerospace Engineering 1,067
Air Traffic Assistance 222
Air Traffic Control 21,693
Aircraft Operation 121
Auditing 97
Aviation Safety 4,888
Budget Analysis 98
Civil Engineering 1,521
Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
Economist 163
Electrical Engineering 215
Electronics Engineering 734
Electronics Technical 331
Engineering Technical 728
Environmental Protection Specialist 457
Equal Employment Opportunity 80
Equal Opportunity Compliance 103
Financial Administration and Program 605
Foreign Affairs 87
General Attorney 686
General Business and Industry 108
General Engineering 2,009
Government Information Specialist 83
Grants Management 116
Highway Safety 287
Human Resources Management 698
Information Technology Management 1,982
Instructional Systems 70
Legal Instruments Examining 144
Logistics Management 252
Maintenance Mechanic 97
Management and Program Analysis 3,701
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 865
Mechanical Engineering 330
Medical Officer 91
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
Navigational Information 483
Operations Research 231
Program Management 1,664
Psychology 133
Railroad Safety 550
Realty 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 120
Security Administration 138
Technical Systems Program Manager 1,013
Technical Writing and Editing 66
Telecommunications 77
Transportation Industry Analysis 202
Transportation Specialist 7,812
Transportation Student Trainee 105
Writing and Editing 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Steven Winschell

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$103,202

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $103,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,202
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,202
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,202
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Steven Winschell holds the role of Crane Operating at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,202. Their pay grade is 11.

James Nelsen

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,463

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $97,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,463
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,463
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,463
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Transportation, James Nelsen serves as a Crane Operating based in Benicia, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,463. They are classified at grade 11.

Benton Doyle

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,803

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $90,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,803
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,263
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,263
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Transportation, Benton Doyle serves as a Crane Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,803. They are classified at grade 11.

Zachary Premo

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,803

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $90,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,803
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,263
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,263
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Zachary Premo works as a Crane Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Zachary earned $90,803 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Devin Porter

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,242

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $90,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,242
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,242
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,242
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Devin Porter works as a Crane Operating for Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. Devin earned $90,242 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Blake Rambin

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$89,449

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $89,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,449
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Aaron

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,449
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,449
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Blake Rambin works as a Crane Operating for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Blake earned $89,449 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Matthew White

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,461

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $84,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,461
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,461
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,461
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Transportation, Matthew White serves as a Crane Operating based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,461. They are classified at grade 11.

Stephen Sanchez

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,647

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $83,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,647
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,647
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,647
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Stephen Sanchez works as a Crane Operating for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Stephen earned $83,647 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Todd Carriere

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,163

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,163
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,163
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,163
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Todd Carriere is a Crane Operating at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. 2025 total compensation came to $81,163. They are classified at grade 11.

Darren Funk

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$81,080

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,080
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,080
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,080
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Transportation, Darren Funk serves as a Crane Operating based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,080. They are classified at grade 11.

Orlando Bossette

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,850

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $80,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,850
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,850
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,850
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Transportation, Orlando Bossette serves as a Crane Operating based in Beaumont, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,850. They are classified at grade 11.

John Strickland

Crane Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,744

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $79,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,744
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,744
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,744
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

John Strickland holds the role of Crane Operating at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,744. Their pay grade is 11.