Overhead Crane Technician
$30–$50+ per hour | Full-Time Defense, Government & Industrial Facilities
Location: Quantico, VA Travel: Up to 50% (paid) Veterans & Experienced Technicians Encouraged to Apply If you’ve worked on overhead cranes, hoists, or heavy lifting equipment in manufacturing plants, shipyards, ports, military bases, or other high-compliance environments, this role offers challenging, well-supported work with long-term stability.
Military experience is valued, but not required. Technicians with strong industrial backgrounds are equally encouraged to apply. About the Company Our client is a well-established crane service provider supporting government, defense, and industrial customers across the U.S. Their work focuses on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance—especially in environments where equipment performance is critical.
The team performs 1,000+ crane inspections annually, installs new crane and hoist systems, and supports facilities where uptime, safety, and documentation matter. What You’ll Do As an Overhead Crane Technician, you’ll inspect, maintain, and repair overhead cranes and weight-handling equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
This is a hands-on technical role with autonomy, variety, and opportunities to work on complex systems—not repetitive checklist-only work.
Key responsibilities include:
Performing inspections, load tests, and preventive maintenance on cranes, hoists, and lifting devices
Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and structural components
Conducting OSHA and applicable regulatory inspections (including NAVFAC P-307 where required)
Diagnosing complex issues and identifying root causes
Developing repair scopes and estimates
Completing clear, accurate documentation
Working independently in regulated environments
Supporting and mentoring junior technicians when appropriate
Festoons, pendants, radio controls, motors, disconnects, runway electrification, control components
Structural
Runway systems, end stops, welds, structural alignment and integrity
What We’re Looking For Required:
5+ years of experience as an Overhead Crane Technician, Inspector, or related heavy industrial role
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of OSHA, ASME, ANSI, and CMAA standards
Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
Comfortable working at heights (up to 130 ft)
Valid driver’s license (CDL required within 6 months—company supported)
Ability to obtain and maintain access to secure job sites
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred (Not Required):
Navy / Marine Corps Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) experience
NAVFAC P-307 inspection experience
Shipyard, port, or heavy industrial maintenance background
EM-385 familiarity
Class A CDL
NDT Level II (MT / PT)
AWS welding certification
Factory training on crane control systems
Forklift or manlift certification
(Many certifications can be earned after hire.)
Why Technicians Like This Role
Stable, full-time work with competitive pay
Exposure to complex, high-quality crane systems
Strong safety culture and clear standards
Paid travel and certification support
Long-term career growth, not short-term projects
Pay & Benefits
$30–$50+ per hour, depending on experience and certifications
Full-time employment
Paid travel
Ongoing training and certification support
Work on some of the most technically demanding crane systems in the country
Ready to Apply?
If you’ve maintained overhead cranes, hoists, or heavy lifting systems in manufacturing, shipyards, ports, utilities, or government facilities, we’d like to speak with you.
Apply today to explore a role that values experience, supports growth, and offers long-term stability.
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Job Requirements
OSHA, ASME, ANSI, DOD standards, NAVFAC P-307, CMAA, MHIA, EM-385
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