Mobile Crane Mechanic / Heavy Diesel Mechanic – Melbourne

About the role

You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of our mobile crane fleet and associated equipment. This is a hands-on mechanic role working on a diverse fleet of modern mobile cranes, with a mix of workshop and field-based work.

Key responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance

• Mechanical repairs and breakdown response

• Hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding

• Electrical and diagnostic fault finding

• Inspection of cranes and associated equipment

• Identifying potential faults before they become major problems

• Assisting with crane inspections and major maintenance

• Working closely with our operations team to minimise downtime

• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records

• Ensuring all equipment meets company and industry safety standards

About you

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Fitter or similar

• Experience working on mobile cranes or heavy plant

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems

• Good diagnostic and fault-finding ability

• Experience with Liebherr, Grove, Terex, Demag, Tadano or similar equipment highly regarded

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of repairs

• Current driver's licence

• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship

About us

Crane Tech is a family-operated business that has grown from a single crane into a fleet of more than 25 cranes. We pride ourselves on professionalism, safety, reliability and service.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package based on experience

• Full-time secure position

• Overtime available

• Company vehicle

• Work on a diverse fleet of modern mobile cranes

• Variety of workshop and field-based work

• Supportive, experienced operations team

• Long-term career opportunity with an established Melbourne crane company

• Opportunity to become a key member of our maintenance operation