Truck Mechanic

Company Overview: W. O. Grubb is the leading provider of crane rental and steel erection services in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Founded in the 1960s, the company supplies high‑quality steel erection services, equipment, manpower, and a strong focus on customer responsiveness. As one of the largest family‑owned crane rental companies nationwide, W. O. Grubb’s multiple locations serve Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and surrounding states with crane rentals and service.

Truck Mechanic

Full Time

Richmond (Heavy Lift Division), VA, 23234

Hourly / Non‑exempt

A Truck Mechanic’s job is to efficiently maintain W. O. Grubb’s equipment to the highest quality, realize cost savings whenever possible, and help achieve the mission and goals of the company while maintaining outstanding customer service. The role requires direct supervision, long hours, frequent standing and moving, and may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, as well as working weekends and holidays.

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems (including troubleshooting onboard computer systems), hydraulic systems (booms, outriggers, pumps), brakes and other basic components.
• Ensure that all service reports are completed correctly and submitted to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure that all routine maintenance is performed (and documented) according to specific equipment and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ensure that all required repairs are completed efficiently and cost effectively, and that all repairs are documented in detail.
• Ensure that all required reports and forms are completed and submitted in a timely manner.

• Ability to work on hydraulic and conventional cranes, forklifts, tractor trailers and miscellaneous equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with operators and other mechanics.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a drug test, background check, and fit‑for‑duty test.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in crane maintenance with proven troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in crane operations (CCO highly desirable).
• Comfortable working safely in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Experience with Grove, Demag, Link‑Belt and Liebherr cranes.
• Experience with diesel, gasoline and propane engines.
• Proven ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Creative thinking skills to implement continuous improvements.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, technical skills, and functional skills.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Employees may be required to wear appropriate PPE, and may occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.

W.O. Grubb Steel Erection, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer