Field Crane Technician

This position is located at the Houston, TX branch and reports to the Service Manager. Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4,500 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of continuous service, and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1,500 per calendar year. Relocation assistance may also be available to those who qualify.

About the role

MGX Field Crane Technicians are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks.

Responsibilities

• Light diagnosis, repair, and troubleshooting of various mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes.
• Accomplish tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Perform thorough and accurate annual inspections.
• Properly fill out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews, and expense reports.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics; ability to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and light equipment repair (e.g., oil changes, brake jobs).
• May be required to travel to job sites and for training up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer/client focus.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Experience working with different forms of mobile crane and/or heavy equipment is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with typical working hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be possible based on business conditions.

• Exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, various weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

This position offers a pay range between $25.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment.
• Continuing education and training opportunities; tuition reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Team building, engagement events, and community involvement.
• Scholarship Program.

Training

A customized training plan and career path is identified for each technician and provided within the first week of employment, outlining growth and advancement opportunities. MGX Equipment Services is committed to placing team members in roles that align with their experience while also providing opportunities for growth and development. We are hiring across multiple skill levels, and compensation and role level will be based upon experience.

About Us

The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.