Olive Recruiting is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment/ Crane Mechanic for a growing crane and steel erection company in Manassas, Virginia. This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining cranes and other heavy construction equipment, with a strong focus on hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and engine systems. The role is primarily based in the company shop, with occasional travel to job sites for field repairs.
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-time direct hire
Schedule: Primarily shop-based with occasional evening, weekend, and field service needs
Benefits: Union benefits package and overtime opportunities
Responsibilities
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and engine issues on cranes and heavy construction equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to support safe and reliable equipment operation
• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems, electrical components, engines, and related equipment systems
• Respond to occasional field service calls when equipment breaks down at a job site
• Document maintenance and repair work and communicate equipment status to operations and shop leadership
• Maintain an organized work area and follow company and industry safety procedures
• Remain available for occasional evening or weekend repair needs as operational demands require
Qualifications
• Five or more years of experience repairing cranes, heavy construction equipment, excavators, earthmoving equipment, or similar machinery preferred
• Strong diagnostic ability across hydraulic, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and engine systems
• Crane repair experience is preferred but not required when the candidate has transferable heavy equipment experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently with limited supervision
• Willingness to learn crane specific systems and work in a union environment
• Ability to travel locally to job sites and respond to occasional after-hours maintenance needs