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Crofton

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

$28 to $42 an hour

  • Portsmouth, Virginia
  • Full time
  • Mechanic Operations

Found by HiredNow AI on Jun 25, 2025. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Compensation: $28 - $42

Job Summary

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customer’s needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Mechanic to join our team. The ideal Heavy Equipment Mechanic will maintain and repair company equipment from vehicles, cranes, boats, and trailers to engine repair.

Repairs are performed on-site as well as in the shop.

Duties/ Responsibilities

  • · Small engine, vehicle, diesel engine, boat repair, and general repair on company equipment.
  • · Maintain Shop and all tools and equipment utilized in repair.
  • · Inspect equipment regularly.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Small engine, gasoline engine, diesel engine, and boat repair knowledge
  • Ability to work with hand tools and power tools

Education and Experience

  • · 3-5 years’ experience required as a mechanic preferably in the construction industry
  • · Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines as well as small engine repair
  • · Valid Driver’s License
  • · 5-7 years’ experience as a mechanic with at least 2 years in marine construction desired

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

· Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

· Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.

· Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces.

  • Moving about accomplishing tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Operating machinery and/or power tools
  • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

· Work in extreme weather conditions.

· Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

· Ability to respond quickly to sounds and noisy environments.

· Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

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