Posted 9 months ago
Overhead Crane Technician
@ JDI
Saint John, New Brunswick
Overview
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is hiring a full-time Overhead Crane Technician to install, maintain and repair cranes for customers across the Maritimes. The work covers inspections, electrical and mechanical servicing, on-call breakdown support and customer consultations. The posting requires a Class 5 driver's licence and the ability to work at heights up to 125 feet.
Responsibilities:
- Installer, entretenir et réparer des ponts roulants chez les clients
- Effectuer des inspections complètes et la documentation
- Assurer le soutien sur appel pour les bris et réparations urgentes
- Interpréter des schémas électriques et les spécifications de code
- Communiquer les résultats d'inspection aux clients
Requirements summary:
- Permis de conduire classe 5 requis
- Maîtrise de l'anglais parlé et écrit
- Certificat de électricien ou mécanicien industriel (atout)
- Environ 10 000 heures d'expérience en entretien de grues (atout)
- Capacité de travailler en hauteur jusqu'à 125 pieds
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Electrical ticket, Industrial Millwright ticket |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
JDI
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 650 |
As a Overhead Crane Technician, you install, maintain and repair crane for our customers across the Maritimes. You will have the opportunity to service cranes from a variety of industries including construction, fishing, and oil and gas. This role will report to the Overhead Crane Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment and work independently when required.
- Provide on-call support for breakdowns and urgent repairs.
- Perform comprehensive crane inspections and accurately complete all required documentation.
- Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and code specifications to determine equipment layout.
- Conduct electrical and mechanical servicing of lifting equipment in compliance with CSA B167, CMAA, and provincial regulations.
- Consult with customers to clearly communicate inspection findings and provide recommendations for repairs or modifications.
Qualifications:
- Journeyman Electrical or Industrial Millwright ticket considered an asset
- 10,000 hours of crane servicing experience considered an asset
- Class 5 Drivers License required
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
- Comfortable and capable of working at heights of up to 125 feet.
What We Offer:
• RRSP Matching Program
• Health & Wellness Reimbursements
• Flexible Benefits Package (heath, drug and dental)
• Opportunity to earn overtime
• Opportunity for apprenticeship and multi-trade experience
• Several other employee discounts and perks
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please apply online.
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Custom Fabricators & Machinists Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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