Crane & Weight Handling Equipment Mechanic

About the role

We are looking for a Crane / WHE System Mechanic to join Amentum’s team supporting a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves maintaining, inspecting and repairing a range of non‑tactical vehicles, cranes, weight‑handling and material‑handling equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive and corrective repairs on non‑tactical vehicles, weight‑handling, material‑handling and ordnance‑handling equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems on cranes and related equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain accurate logs, work orders and compliance records.
• Use appropriate tools, diagnostic software and safety procedures to complete repairs.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team members regarding equipment status and readiness.
• Stay current with technical manuals, bulletins and training for all equipment types.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of journeyman‑level experience in vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance (NTVE, WHE, MHE, OHE).
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications or formal training in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Valid passport with at least one year remaining and ability to obtain required visas and facility credentials.
• Ability to pass contract medical requirements and maintain them throughout deployment.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems knowledge
• Hydraulic systems knowledge
• Electrical systems knowledge
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Diagnostic software operation