Field Crane Mechanic

Job Purpose

Perform maintenance and repairs of complex crane and heavy equipment with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, safe, and professional manner.

Essential Functions

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on a variety of company owned and customer’s equipment while using a high degree of independent judgment.
• Demonstrating equipment for customer use.
• Use schematics and diagrams to provide repairs on various types of construction equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
• Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Aid in delivering required training to coworkers.
• Assist in delivering special projects or work as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Rough Terrain Cranes.
• Maintain and repair Crawler Cranes.
• Provide certified crane inspections.

Experience/Training/Education Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining preferable Grove and Manitowoc Cranes. GMK Training. Willingness to travel with some overnights. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• Desired: Highly developed mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background, particularly with an emphasis on cranes, extensive knowledge of crane equipment, an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams on German made AT Cranes, own the tools applicable to position, and exhibit strong teamwork, verbal, and written skills. Factory training certifications a plus. GMK/AT crane factory training.

Physical And Environmental Elements

• This is a field service classification and employees work in a factory environment or in the field with exposure to noise and machinery and weather.
• Accurate hand/eye coordination is required.
• Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull;
• Access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment
• Work involves considerable standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, communicating, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time.
• May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and have exposure to working at heights.
• Potential for travel in other locations around the country.
• Ability to work overtime is a must.

Compensation/Benefits

• We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact.
• The hourly pay range for this role is contracted based on union rates. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location.
• We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Special Requirements/Certification

• CDL License, Factory training on crawler cranes, hydraulic rough terrain and truck cranes.