Also called: Container Crane Maintenance Technician
Repairs and maintains the towering ship-to-shore cranes that load container ships.
A crane mechanic climbs 150 feet up to fix motors and cables, troubleshoots electrical systems, and works fast because every hour a crane is down delays a ship.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Trade school or apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical maintenance.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical Technology.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 49-9041: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Low risk for 10 years. Crane automation adds sensors and electronics to maintain; repair at height stays hands-on and in demand.
Classes: Electrical CTE class, Physics, Welding CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9041.
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