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Crane Technician

PAE1,693 open roles

Pay
$27 – $29 an hour
Where
US-IA-Davenport
Work mode
On site
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Amentum is seeking a Crane Maintenance Technician III to join our industrial maintenance team in Davenport, IA

Typical hours: Monday-Friday, 2nd shift; overtime and hours may vary based on customer demand.

Pay range: $27-29 per hour based on experience.

Amentum is a multifaceted supplier specializing in providing and managing maintenance and engineering technical support services for commercial and industrial critical facilities. Employing over 44,000 people in 85 Countries, your growth and possibilities within our company are endless.

We are fast-paced, agile, customer-centric and fiercely committed problem-solvers. Within Amentum, our group provides facilities and production maintenance services for our clients’ industrial, manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and commercial sites worldwide. We run our own crews of Production Maintenance Techs, CNC Service Techs, Automation Techs, Industrial Electricians, Maintenance Mechanics, Industrial HVAC Techs, Logistics / Crib Management, Planner/ Schedulers, Supervisors, and safety professionals inside our customers’ facilities to keep their infrastructure operating smoothly. Your dedication to your craft is an asset and Amentum hires people just like you!

As an Amentum employee you can enjoy:

  • Benefits beginning Day 1
  • Growth opportunities
  • Safe work environment
  • Team focused environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Responds to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility hoists, cranes and other mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
  • Identifies and corrects any safety-related issues and performs independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
  • Performs general Maintenance of equipment.
  • Works in environments 6 to 30 ft above ground
  • Travels to other sites when required (in the local Moline, Davenport, or QC area)

Minimum Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience troubleshooting cranes and hoists OR 1 year of mechanical experience along with a tech school
  • Industrial maintenance or related facility maintenance discipline.
  • Crane certification isn't required to start but you must be able to obtain - we will help you become certified.
  • Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. Training will be supplied.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Must be willing to travel locally up to 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to lift or carrying up to 50 lbs.; stand and/or walk for prolonged/extensive amounts of time; can use a ladder or lift and work on structures or equipment above ground level; work in cramped or uncomfortable places and positions; can push, pull, or lift heavy equipment, supplies, or parts.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
  • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
  • Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
  • Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
  • Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
  • Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
  • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
  • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
  • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.

Special Requirements:

  • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
  • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained

Skill Bridge Eligible!

Compensation Details:

$27-$29

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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