Hifyve is hiring a Crane Technician in Rockingham, NC!
Location: Rockingham, NC Area
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Crane Rental & Heavy Equipment
Position Overview
HiFyve is hiring a Crane Technician in the Rockingham, NC area for an established company in the crane rental and heavy equipment industry. This position is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mobile cranes and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with experience working on hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mobile cranes, including rough terrain, all terrain, truck-mounted, and crawler cranes.
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel engine issues.
- Repair and replace components such as hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, and electrical systems.
- Utilize diagnostic software, schematics, and technical manuals to identify equipment issues.
- Perform crane inspections and assist with equipment preparation for rental or customer use.
- Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and repair documentation.
- Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Crane Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Technician, or similar role.
- Experience working on mobile cranes preferred.
- Familiarity with crane manufacturers such as Grove, Manitowoc, Link-Belt, Tadano, National, or similar equipment preferred.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Experience diagnosing equipment failures and completing repairs independently.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to safety.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with rough terrain, all terrain, crawler, or truck-mounted cranes.
- Background working for a crane rental company, equipment dealership, or heavy equipment service provider.
- Experience performing annual crane inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Crane-related certifications or manufacturer-specific training are a plus.