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Mobile Crane Technician

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crane Technician position at The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta?

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company car
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

We are looking for a Senior Mobile Crane Technician and a Mobile Crane Technician!

Job Type: Full-time
Expected Hours: 40 – 50 hours per week
Pay: Up to $50.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Work Location: In person – Aberdeen, Maryland
Schedule: May require overtime and overnight travel (12–16 weeks/year)

We support our nation’s defense readiness with safe and reliable weight handling equipment. The leading crane service provider for the U.S. Navy, trusted for inspecting, repairing, and upgrading critical assets that support operations worldwide.

Position Summary
As a Senior Mobile Crane Technician, you are entrusted with maintaining the integrity, performance, and safety of essential mobile crane systems. You will collaborate with government personnel, performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and rigorous inspections to uphold mission-critical readiness.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Perform all tasks in compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations (OSHA, ASME, ANSI, NAVFAC P-307).
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair crane mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems.
  • Conduct inspections according to OEM, OSHA, and NAVFAC standards.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customer personnel.
  • Maintain accountability and condition of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Generate accurate documentation for estimates and service records.
  • Mechanical: Diagnose and repair systems such as the chassis and undercarriage frame, wheels, outriggers, boom system, hoist and winch systems, slew systems including slewing ring bearings and drive, hook block, wire rope, sheaves, counterweight system, braking system, telescopic booms and extension and retraction cylinders, and the operator's cap structure and control mechanics.
  • Electrical: Diagnose and repair components such as the power supply system, control system, safety and monitoring systems, motor control circuits, lighting system, telematics, and hydraulic system controls, including solenoid valves, sensors, and transducers.
  • Hydraulic: Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and cylinders.
  • Structural: Diagnose and repair components such as chassis frame and outriggers, upperworks turntable and cab, boom sections, counterweight blocks, and A-frame and boom supports.
  • Troubleshoot commercial components using OEM manuals for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components.
  • Develop solutions and estimates for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural component-level repairs.
  • Gather the necessary data for senior personnel to develop estimates for major repairs, overhauls, and crane replacements.
  • Overnight travel required approximately 12–16 weeks annually.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED; technical certifications preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years’ crane repair/inspection experience.
  • Experience with Grove, Linkbelt, Terex, and other OEMs.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems and PLCs.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and structural systems.
  • Must be computer literate and able to work independently.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.
  • CDL Class A and OEM certifications (Preferred).
  • Willingness to work at heights.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must pass a physical.


Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:
  • Regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Work at heights and in outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
  • Perform repetitive motions, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required (hard hats, gloves, etc.).
  • Operate power tools and diagnostic equipment.
  • Drive long distances to remote worksites.
  • Maintain physical and mental stamina for demanding, detail-oriented tasks.

Maryland-Specific Employment Provisions
  • complies with Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act by providing earned sick and safe leave.
  • All employment decisions are made in compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law.
  • Employees are entitled to protections under the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act (MOSH).
  • Background checks are conducted in accordance with Maryland’s Job Applicant Fairness Act (no credit history use in hiring).

Benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance

Senior Mobile Crane Technician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Expected Hours: 40 – 50 hours per week
Pay: Up to $45.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Work Location: In person – Aberdeen, Maryland
Schedule: May require overtime and overnight travel (12–16 weeks/year)
We support our nation’s defense readiness with safe and reliable weight handling equipment. The leading crane service provider for the U.S. Navy, trusted for inspecting, repairing, and upgrading critical assets that support operations worldwide.
Position Summary
As a Senior Mobile Crane Technician, you are entrusted with maintaining the integrity, performance, and safety of essential mobile crane systems. You will collaborate with government personnel, performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and rigorous inspections to uphold mission-critical readiness.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Perform all tasks in compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations (OSHA, ASME, ANSI, NAVFAC P-307).
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair crane mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems.
  • Conduct inspections according to OEM, OSHA, and NAVFAC standards.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customer personnel.
  • Maintain accountability and condition of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Generate accurate documentation for estimates and service records.
  • Mechanical: Diagnose and repair systems such as the chassis and undercarriage frame, wheels, outriggers, boom system, hoist and winch systems, slew systems including slewing ring bearings and drive, hook block, wire rope, sheaves, counterweight system, braking system, telescopic booms and extension and retraction cylinders, and the operator's cap structure and control mechanics.
  • Electrical: Diagnose and repair components such as the power supply system, control system, safety and monitoring systems, motor control circuits, lighting system, telematics, and hydraulic system controls, including solenoid valves, sensors, and transducers.
  • Hydraulic: Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and cylinders.
  • Structural: Diagnose and repair components such as chassis frame and outriggers, upperworks turntable and cab, boom sections, counterweight blocks, and A-frame and boom supports.
  • Troubleshoot commercial components using OEM manuals for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components.
  • Develop solutions and estimates for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural component-level repairs.
  • Gather the necessary data for senior personnel to develop estimates for major repairs, overhauls, and crane replacements.
  • Overnight travel required approximately 12–16 weeks annually.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED; technical certifications preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years’ crane repair/inspection experience.
  • Experience with Grove, Linkbelt, Terex, and other OEMs.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems and PLCs.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and structural systems.
  • Must be computer literate and able to work independently.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.
  • CDL Class A and OEM certifications (Preferred).
  • Willingness to work at heights.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must pass a physical.
Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:
  • Regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Work at heights and in outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
  • Perform repetitive motions, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required (hard hats, gloves, etc.).
  • Operate power tools and diagnostic equipment.
  • Drive long distances to remote worksites.
  • Maintain physical and mental stamina for demanding, detail-oriented tasks.
Maryland-Specific Employment Provisions
  • complies with Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act by providing earned sick and safe leave.
  • All employment decisions are made in compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law.
  • Employees are entitled to protections under the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act (MOSH).
  • Background checks are conducted in accordance with Maryland’s Job Applicant Fairness Act (no credit history use in hiring).
Benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance

Salary : $45 - $50

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