Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director

Job Overview

This Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director will lead in the assembly and disassembly of a wide variety of cranes, from operating the crane to directing and ensuring the quality of work of other personnel. They will communicate with dispatchers, brokers, and truck drivers who are transporting the crane and will manage the load out or offload of the crane’s parts.

Responsibilities

• Have detailed knowledge and experience in assembling and disassembling a wide variety of lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RTs according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Have full working knowledge of prohibitions, warnings, and cautions relative to assembling or disassembling each specific type of crane.
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of LHE’s (Load Handling Equipment such as cranes, gantry systems, etc.), rigging, and safe load handling procedures.
• Know the right questions to ask during the lift planning phase and understand the roles and responsibilities of the site supervisor, the LHE operator, the user, and the owner.
• Proven track record of thoroughly inspecting every part of the crane prior to building or disassembly to document the condition of the crane.
• Have experience and knowledge of troubleshooting communication issues, error codes, and basic electrical and hydraulic issues with cranes.
• Be level-headed and able to teach and be a good mentor for riggers and junior A&D techs.
• Be self-motivated and always stay productive and efficient to move the job forward, even when there are delays outside of their control while on the job site.
• Have an understanding and drive to control costs as much as they are able by getting trucks off the clock, avoiding calling out a mechanic if they can do the work themselves, and communicating delays to their supervisor as early as possible.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and competency regarding OSHA requirements.
• Must have detailed knowledge of heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies (mobile cranes, platform trailers, beam and dolly trailers).
• Must have experience working with several of the following equipment: Liebherr, Link-Belt, Terex/American, Manitowoc, Kobelco.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days.
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account.
• Reimbursement plan for the company.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy.