Senior Overhead Crane Technician & Team Lead

Amentum company; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Lead Crane Technician to join our 1st shift maintenance team in Davenport, IA. You will lead preventive and corrective maintenance on overhead cranes, read schematics, and ensure safety through LOTO procedures, while guiding the team and handling work orders.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on crane experience, and ability to work from heights. OT and weekend work may apply; compensation reflects hourly role.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience maintaining overhead cranes, jib hoists, conveyors, or related equipment in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work in aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Experience with leading maintenance teams and directing daily workflow.

Responsibilities

• Operates aerial and platform lifts.
• Reads schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Follows Lock Out Tag Out practices and procedures.
• Uses PC with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in CMMS.
• Responds to work orders with safe, compliant maintenance.
• Recommends improvements to maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems; supports team.

Skills

Overhead crane maintenance

Leadership

Schematics reading

Lockout/Tagout

CMMS usage

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Aerial lift operations

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in industrial mechanical/HVAC or related Facility Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Lead Crane Technician to join our 1st shift maintenance team in Davenport, IA. You will lead preventive and corrective maintenance on overhead cranes, read schematics, and ensure safety through LOTO procedures, while guiding the team and handling work orders.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on crane experience, and ability to work from heights. OT and weekend work may apply; compensation reflects hourly role.