Crane Maintenance Technician
Also posted as Crane Technician; Rigger; Heavy Lift Technician; Mech Tech M
A crane maintenance technician performs crane inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting, rigging plans and load handling, and wire rope, brakes and safety-device verification to keep port, terminal, waterfront, vessel-support, and marine operations safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Most people start with a high school diploma plus employer or technical training rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Inspect and service cranes
Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot cranes used in yard and terminal lifts.
Support rigging and lifts
Work to rigging plans and load-handling requirements on every lift.
Verify safety devices
Check wire rope, brakes, and safety devices before equipment returns to service.
Maintain fixed equipment
Service both mobile and fixed equipment across the facility.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Crane Maintenance
Inspecting and troubleshooting cranes in yard and terminal use.
Rigging & Load Handling
Working to rigging plans and load-handling requirements.
Safety Device Verification
Verifying wire rope, brakes, and safety devices before service.
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