Field Crane Technician

About the role

MGX Field Crane Technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain various crane equipment including mobile cranes and boom trucks. This position is located at the Bloomington, MN branch of MGX Equipment Services and reports to the Service Manager.

Responsibilities

• Light diagnosis, repair and troubleshooting of various mobile hydraulic and lattice cranes.
• Able to accomplish tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Performs thorough and accurate annual inspections.
• Properly fills out working reports, hours reports, time sheets, hours overviews and expense reports.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Crane Mechanic/Technician preferred.
• Must have a mechanical background and related experience with electrical and hydraulics; and be able to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and light equipment repair (i.e. oil changes, break jobs, etc.).
• 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.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Experience working with different forms of mobile crane and/or heavy equipment is a plus.

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.

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.
• And much more!

Pay & Training

• This position offers a pay range between $35.00 - $49.78 per hour depending on skills and qualifications.
• Compensation and working conditions are defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including structured wage rates.
• Eligible employees receive employer-sponsored health benefits and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• 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.

About Us

The Manitowoc Company, founded in 1902, is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under various brand names. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides a variety of benefits and training opportunities for its employees.