Crane & Fleet Technician I — Training & CDL Covered

Maryland Department of Transportation; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots provided

Tools and equipment provided

CDL license support during probation

Tuition reimbursement

Continued training and development

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a motivated Crane & Fleet Technician I for the MPA Crane & Fleet Maintenance Division at Dundalk Marine Terminal. The role involves preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair of cranes, Passenger Boarding Bridges, fleet vehicles, and heavy equipment owned by the MPA.

Starting as Grade 14 with a clear path to Grade 16 after two years, the position emphasizes safety, PPE, and on-call duties in a dynamic port environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of experience in testing, calibration, inspection, repair and maintenance of electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
• Placement on the eligible list may depend on complete and accurate application information.

Responsibilities

• Observe crane and fleet operations to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform crane startup, inspect cables, mechanical and electrical components, and test operation.
• Conduct periodic preventative maintenance on cranes, fleet vehicles and heavy equipment following prescribed plans.
• Lubricate crane, fleet, Passenger Boarding Bridge and heavy equipment parts.
• Maintain effective communications with shipping companies, stevedores and ILSSA members about crane operations.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping on cranes and related equipment.
• Assemble, set up, disassemble and transport mobile cranes.
• Inspect wire rope cables, sprockets, gears, shafts, and related components.
• Test and diagnose mechanical problems to initiate repair processes.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a motivated Crane & Fleet Technician I for the MPA Crane & Fleet Maintenance Division at Dundalk Marine Terminal. The role involves preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair of cranes, Passenger Boarding Bridges, fleet vehicles, and heavy equipment owned by the MPA.

Starting as Grade 14 with a clear path to Grade 16 after two years, the position emphasizes safety, PPE, and on-call duties in a dynamic port environment.